In the early morning hours of August 22, 2023, the life of 42-year-old Roy Kimble, a male resident of Springhill, Louisiana, was tragically cut short. Police responded to a call of a shooting on the west side of the city. Upon their arrival, they discovered that Kimble had been shot with a 9mm handgun. Despite any efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a domestic incident. Authorities identified 22-year-old Laneshia Shante Ness, also of Springhill, as the suspect in Kimble's death. Ness was subsequently arrested and is facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting.
Following her arrest, Laneshia Shante Ness was transported to the Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. A bond was set at $650,000. The investigation into the death of Roy Kimble is ongoing. His passing has been described as having a profound impact on his family and the local community, with friends and loved ones remembering his warm personality.
