In the early evening of Friday, June 26, 2026, a shooting shattered the quiet of an Alexandria, Louisiana neighborhood, claiming the life of a young man. Raydrian Jaquan Fisher, a 20-year-old Black male, was shot at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and 11th Street. He was rushed to a local hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries at approximately 4:00 p.m. that same day.
His passing marked the first gun-related homicide in the city of Alexandria for the year 2026, ending a period of nearly seven months without such a tragedy.
Born on December 17, 2005, in Ferriday, Louisiana, Raydrian was known to his loved ones as a protector and provider, a young man with a vibrant spirit and a kind heart. He was a high school graduate who took pride in his appearance and had a passion for basketball and video games. Friends and family remember him as someone who was dependable, generous, and always ready to stand up for those he cared for. His life, full of promise, was cut short by what his family has called a senseless act of violence.
The Alexandria Police Department has publicly expressed their condolences to Fisher's family and has committed to a thorough investigation. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Authorities are actively pursuing leads and have dedicated significant resources to solving the case. They have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division or Crime Stoppers of CenLa. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Raydrian Fisher's death remains ongoing as his family and community await answers and seek justice for his untimely death.
