In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 13, 2024, the quiet community of Verdunville, near Franklin, Louisiana, was disturbed by a fatal shooting. Keith Dewayne Robinson Sr., a 44-year-old male known affectionately as 'Hollywood,' was found with a gunshot wound inside a residence on Verdun Lane. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office received a call about the shooting at approximately 5:36 a.m.
and promptly dispatched deputies to the scene.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered Robinson, who had sustained a fatal injury. First responders were called to the residence and administered aid to Robinson, but their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. He was born on October 27, 1979, in Franklin, Louisiana.
In the wake of the shooting, detectives from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Robinson's death. Authorities have indicated that they identified a person of interest in connection with the shooting. This individual was questioned by investigators. However, as of the initial reports, no charges have been filed against the suspect.
The investigation into Keith Robinson Sr.'s death remains active and ongoing. The Sheriff's Office has assured the public that they do not believe there is an active threat to the community related to this incident. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office to assist with their inquiries.
