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UPDATE: Suspected murder-suicide under investigation in Acadia parish

Deputies in Acadia Parish are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that took place on White Oak Highway.
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ACADIA PARISH — Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office continue their investigation into a Saturday evening shooting, which left two people dead.

Deputies were dispatched just after 7 pm on October 12, 2024, to a location on Highway 367 (White Oak Highway), where they found two people deceased from gunshot wounds.

From the investigation, this case is believed to be a murder / suicide.

The deceased persons were traveling to the Mamou area when the incident occurred. There were no other passengers in the vehicle.

The deceased has been identified as Dashayla Ardoin of Mamou and Glenkeithan Robertson of Opelousas.

This matter remains under investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation into a suspected murder-suicide that occurred in the northeast region of the parish on White Oak Highway. Deputies were dispatched to the scene shortly after 7 p.m. this evening.

Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not yet released specific details about the incident, but Sheriff KP Gibson confirmed that it appears to be a case of murder-suicide. The investigation is ongoing, and the Sheriff’s Office will provide further information as it becomes available.

Officials are asking for the public’s understanding and patience as the investigation unfolds.