Suspect in Mamou Mardi Gras concert shooting resulted in two dead, over a dozen injured arrested in Texas

Suspect in Mamou Mardi Gras concert shooting resulted in two dead, over a dozen injured arrested in Texas

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CONROE, Tx. - A man wanted for a shooting that resulted in two deaths and fourteen injuries during a Mardi Gras concert in Mamou has been apprehended in Texas. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest of 19-year-old Trea'land Ty'rell Castille.

Castille was taken into custody on Saturday and is facing serious charges. He has been booked on two counts of first-degree murder, ten counts of second-degree murder, and five counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, according to deputy reports.

Authorities revealed that Castille was located hiding in an apartment complex in South Montgomery County. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Jail, where he awaits extradition to face the charges in Louisiana.

The tragic incident occurred during a Mardi Gras celebration, leaving many community members in shock and grief. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the violent event.

As the legal process unfolds, the victims' families and the affected community are left to grapple with the aftermath of this devastating crime.