In the late hours of August 22, 2026, the life of 34-year-old Rico Cardazz Morgan of Eunice, Louisiana, was tragically cut short. The night's events unfolded in the parking lot of Chip's Daiquiris on West Laurel Avenue, a local establishment that would become the scene of a violent outburst that shook the community. Gunfire erupted in the parking area, leading to a chaotic and devastating scene. When the sound of shots subsided, five individuals had been struck by bullets.
Two of them, including Rico Cardazz Morgan, sustained fatal injuries. The other deceased victim was identified as 22-year-old Davion Ali Fugett of Opelousas.
The three other victims who were injured in the shooting were transported to a Lafayette-area trauma center for medical attention, with their conditions described as ranging from serious to critical. The Eunice Police Department promptly responded to the incident, which occurred around 12:15 a.m. Investigators at the scene recovered several bullet casings, leading them to believe that more than one firearm was discharged during the altercation. The motive behind the deadly shooting has not been released to the public. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the bloodshed.
As of the days following the shooting, the investigation into the deaths of Rico Cardazz Morgan and Davion Ali Fugett is actively ongoing. The Eunice Police Department has indicated that they are reviewing video footage from the area and other evidence collected at the scene. While authorities have identified a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting, they have not publicly released the individual's name. To date, no arrests have been made in the case. The investigation remains open, and law enforcement officials have encouraged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing clarity to the tragic events of that night and to provide answers for the families of the victims.
