In the late hours of a Tuesday in Winnsboro, Louisiana, the life of 25-year-old Lakithrice Pleasant was tragically cut short. On May 28, 2024, Pleasant was fatally wounded in a shooting that occurred at a residence on Franklin Street. The incident prompted an investigation by local law enforcement, which soon focused on a primary suspect.
Authorities identified 19-year-old Quavian Bingham as the individual allegedly responsible for the death of Pleasant. In the weeks following the shooting, a manhunt for Bingham was initiated. The search came to an end on July 16, 2024, when he was located and apprehended in Baton Rouge.
Bingham was sought by the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office on a warrant for second-degree murder in connection with the homicide investigation conducted by the Winnsboro Police Department. Following his arrest, he was taken into custody to face legal proceedings for his alleged role in the death of Lakithrice Pleasant. Further details regarding the motive and the specific circumstances that led to the shooting have not been publicly released as the case moves through the justice system.
