Lake Charles, LA – On January 16, 2025, Terrance D. Haywood, age 42, of Lake Charles, Louisiana was found guilty of several serious charges, including one count of attempted second-degree murder, one count of possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of certain felonies, and one count of obstruction of justice. The verdict was delivered after a trial that highlighted the violent nature of the incident in 2020, where Haywood shot at a victim multiple times, resulting in multiple gunshot wounds. Fortunately, the victim survived the attack.

The trial, prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Guelzow and Jordan Sutterfield from the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office, revealed the details of the incident, emphasizing the gravity of the charges against Haywood. The legal definitions of the charges include attempted second-degree murder, which refers to the intent to kill or cause serious harm to another person, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, which prohibits individuals with certain felony convictions from carrying firearms.

Following the jury's decision, Haywood remains in custody without bond. His sentencing is scheduled for March 21, 2025, before Judge David Ritchie. T