Two Suspects Arrested in Connection with October 9 University Park Shooting in Lake Charles

Published October 15, 2019

Source: LCPD

22-year old Donald Dillon and 19-year-old Vance Javon Green, both of Lake Charles have been arrested in connection with a shooting at University Park in Lake Charles that happened on October 9.

From the Lake Charles Police Department – On October 9th, 2019 the Lake Charles Police Department responded to the area of the 600 block of Central Parkway at approximately 9:18 pm in reference to gunshots being heard in the neighborhood. Upon officers arriving in the area, they located one subject identified as, Donald Dillon. Dillon was questioned and admitted to being at University Park and shooting a gun. The concealed firearm was recovered by officers.

During the course of the investigation, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 pm to a local hospital in reference to a victim arriving with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Upon officers making contact with the victim, the victim stated that he was at University Park hanging out with friends when a vehicle drove by and began shooting at them. A second shooting suspect was identified as, Vance Green, 19 years of age of Lake Charles. This case is still on-going and if anyone has any information that could assist investigators, they are asked to contact the Lake Charles Police Department.

Arrested: Donald Dillon of Lake Charles, 22 years of age
Charges Illegal Carrying of Weapons
Firearm located in a gun-free zone
Illegal Use of Weapons
Bond $57,500.00

Arrested: Vance Javon Green of Lake Charles, 19 years of age
Charges Attempted Second Degree Murder
Assault by Drive-by Shooting
Bond $1,000,000.00

Lead Investigator: Detective Sergeant John Russell