Suspect in deadly Mamou Mardi Gras shooting arrested in Texas

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested 19-year-old Trea'land Ty'rell Castille, the suspect in a deadly shooting at a Mardi Gras Zydeco concert in Mamou, Louisiana. The incident resulted in two fatalities and left 11 others injured, shaking the local community and grieving families. Among the deceased is 16-year-old Alaya Christian, a student at Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School.

Louisiana State Police confirmed that Castille was apprehended on Saturday in Montgomery, Texas, where he was found staying with someone at an apartment complex in South Montgomery County. He faces serious charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, ten counts of second-degree murder, and five counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. Currently, he is held at the Montgomery County Jail without bond, pending extradition back to Louisiana.

Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle addressed the arrest, emphasizing the community's commitment to not tolerating violent crime. "If you commit heinous crimes and believe you can escape justice, we will find you," Doolittle stated. He highlighted the collaboration among law enforcement agencies in protecting citizens and delivering justice.

Authorities have yet to provide additional details regarding the events leading to Castille's arrest, as the investigation continues. The arrest has brought a sense of relief to the community, though the emotional scars from the tragic incident remain.

The ongoing investigation seeks to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting, striving to bring resolution and support to the grieving families affected by this heartbreaking event.