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Teen indicted in fatal New Year's Eve shooting

Lafayette Parish Courthouse
Posted at 2:57 PM, Jan 29, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-29 15:57:55-05

LAFAYETTE, La. — A Lafayette grand jury has indicted a 17-year-old in connection with a fatal New Year's Eve shooting in downtown Lafayette.

According to the 15th Judicial District, Kopelon Vicknair, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was indicted on one count of second-degree murder.

Justin Broussard, 18, of Arnaudville, died as a result of the shooting. A 29-year-old Russell Henry, of Arnaudville, was also arrested at the time in connection with Broussard's murder.

Click here to read KATC's previous coverage of the incident.