A 56-year-old man, Michael Shannon Chriceol, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Friday, January 9, 2026, in Rayville, Louisiana. The Richland Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident.
Deputies responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:40 a.m. and arrived at a residence on Highway 583, where they discovered Chriceol deceased from a gunshot wound.
Authorities have indicated that the shooting appears to be an isolated event and that there is no immediate danger to the public.
The investigation into Chriceol's death is ongoing, and officials have not released further information to safeguard the integrity of the case. As a result, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests have not been made public. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office.
Michael Shannon Chriceol's obituary notes that he was a resident of Rayville. Funeral services were scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. His death has also been recorded by the National Gun Violence Memorial, which lists him as a victim of gun violence.
