$5,000 Reward Offered by Louisiana Authorities for Information in October 9 Shooting Death Case

On October 12, 2022, the St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of Yasmine Halum, 19, of LaPlace, Louisiana.

Deputies responded to a complaint about gunshots heard in the 1400 block of Van Arpel Drive in LaPlace, Louisiana at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Officers arrived to find a female victim, Halum, unresponsive on the driveway of a property. She had been shot in the chest. Haitham was taken to a nearby hospital and later confirmed dead. At the moment, no motive is known.

Anyone with information about this crime can contact Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 and leave an anonymous tip to be eligible for the $5,000 reward. You will remain anonymous and will not be required to testify in court to get the monetary reward. People can also call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS, or the Criminal Investigations Division at 504-494-4051 or 504-494-3696. Citizens can also provide information on the Sheriff’s Office website by following this link.