Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Identifying Person Responsible for February 9 Homicide in Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish, Louisiana – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) reported that at around 12:40 AM on February 9, 2023, Sheriff’s Office dispatch got a call from the Rapides 911 Center regarding “shots fired” in the 1200 block of Bayou Road in the Church Heights Apartments in Cheneyville, Louisiana.

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Mathew Leary, 20, of Cheneyville, Louisiana, was discovered dead from what appeared to be a fatal gunshot wound to the head when deputies responded to the scene. Deputies secured the site, and the Sheriff’s Detectives and Crime Scene Unit arrived to investigate.

Initial reports indicate that there was an incident between the victim and the suspects in a vehicle, who departed the area prior to the arrival of officers.
Detectives from the sheriff’s office indicated that this is a highly active, ongoing investigation and are requesting the public’s aid. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Detective Billy Fuller at 318-473-6727, 318-484-7350, or Crime Stoppers at 318-474-7872.

Authorities also said that anyone with information can also download the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster app to submit tips and receive a claim number for a reward.