Shooting at DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE on 05/04/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 05/04/2026 12:00 AM
Description: VILLE PLATTE SHOOTING LEAVES 15-YEAR-OLD DEAD; 17-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED
Address: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, Ville Platte, LA
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