Shooting at E. CALDWELL ST AND N. FRANCES AVE on 08/21/2026 12:00 AM

Type: Shooting

Date: 08/21/2026 12:00 AM

Description: Fatal double shooting; two victims Tegan Daigle (17) and Jared Downey (21) killed near residence; suspect Joseph Appiah (17) arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder; drug activity believed to be a factor

Address: E. CALDWELL ST AND N. FRANCES AVE, Gonzales, LA

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Albright

Name

George Albright

Missing Age

63

Est. Current Age

66

Last Seen

Baton Rouge, LA on 03/07/2023

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Gender: Male Hair: Gray/Bald/Brown Eyes: Hazel Height: 5'7" Weight: 160 lbs

Case Number

23-013767

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Laymon

Name

Jerry Laymon

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

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