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Second juvenile arrested in shooting death of New Iberia man

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Posted at 12:22 PM, Feb 20, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-20 13:22:55-05

ABBEVILLE, La. — According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, through further investigation into the recent murder of Dylan Walker, 19, of New Iberia, a second juvenile, who is also 16 years old, has been identified as a suspect and was arrested on a warrant for First Degree Murder and Armed Robbery.

The juvenile is being held without bond at the Lafayette Juvenile Detention Center.

Sheriff Couvillon says the juvenile also has a criminal history consisting of Illegal Possession of Stolen Goods in the 15th Judicial District Court pending trial.

KATC will update this story as more information is released.

The investigation remains ongoing.