Breaux Bridge, LA – Police have arrested a 19-year-old male in connection with the fatal shooting of Andre F. Arceneaux, also 19, which took place on March 2. Malik Rylon Alexander was booked on charges of second-degree murder and is being held at the St. Martin Parish Jail on a $1 million bond.
The shooting occurred around midnight on Hollier Road, a residential area in Breaux Bridge. Arceneaux was found suffering from gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities began investigating the incident immediately, and after weeks of inquiry, they identified Alexander as the suspect.
According to Breaux Bridge Police, Alexander’s arrest follows a thorough investigation, which included witness interviews and evidence collected from the crime scene. Although the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, investigators are working to gather further details that might explain the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
The case has garnered local attention as the community grapples with the loss of a young life. As of now, Alexander is awaiting further legal proceedings, and the investigation is ongoing.
The St. Martin Parish Jail is holding Alexander in lieu of the high bond, signaling the seriousness of the charges against him. Authorities have not released any additional information regarding a possible defense or other details of Alexander’s arrest.
The Breaux Bridge Police Department has urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward as they continue to piece together the events surrounding Arceneaux’s death.