Shawn Anderson - Sheriff's Office Fatality - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Shawn Anderson

Sergeant Shawn Anderson, age 43, died in the line of duty on March 18, 2017, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sergeant Anderson was a member of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. He had 18 years of service.

In the late evening hours, Shawn and another officer had gone to a beauty salon in a strip mall to investigate a rape accusation. The suspect in the case was being interviewed when a struggle ensued. The male subject shot Shawn.

Shawn was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he was pronounced deceased.

The suspect was shot during the incident and is in custody.

Shawn was a U.S. Army veteran with six years of service in the military.  He is the father of two children.

During his career with the Sheriff's Office, Shawn served in numerous divisions of the

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for
Shawn and for those who have lost him. 

department. He received many awards and decorations for his high level of performance. Last year, he was honored for helping to deliver a baby on the side of a roadway. He had served over 60 high risk warrants as a member of the SWAT team. He also received a life saving award for rescuing a woman during an attempted suicide incident on a local bridge.

The members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their brother. Shawn was hard-working and focused. If something had to be done, he did it. He had a sense of humor and he had a soft heart. He will be forever remembered.

Shawn's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Shawn is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to America and to the community, Shawn.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to others. Amen.

Pray that Shawn is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Daniel Wesley - a Good Samaritan in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

On November 27, 2016, after 5:00 p.m., April Peck, age 30, was in a vehicle with her former partner, when she was shot during a domestic argument.

April Peck; Daniel Wesley

The couple had broken up in recent weeks after a rocky 10 year long relationship.

Terrell Walker, age 48, was the shooter. He then threw April out of the vehicle onto the road.

Daniel Wesley, age 17, was driving by when he saw somebody on the roadway and stopped to offer assistance. His father is a retired EMS supervisor and Wesley had his dad's medical kit in the car.

Terrell Walker approached Daniel and said: "You're helping her? I'm going to kill you." Daniel was shot in the arm and later in the leg by Terrell Walker who also ran over Daniel's leg, fracturing it.

Terrell Walker ran over two other people who had stopped to help. He shot at an

The Good Samaritan comes to
the aid of strangers in danger.

Ambulance Crew who had been flagged down to help.

Terrell Walker then ran off and a few hours later was involved in a shootout with East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies who shot and killed him.

Terrell Walker had a rap sheet like Judas. He had been convicted of manslaughter, battery on a police officer and numerous other offences.

Daniel Wesley was rushed to a local hospital where he is recovering.

A funding site has been set up to help Daniel's family with expenses.

Daniel Wesley is a Good Samaritan.

Good Samaritans are the everyday heroes of the modern era.

God bless Daniel Wesley and all who step up in times of distress. Amen.

April's loved ones are devastated over her tragic and sudden death. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

April Peck is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss her.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that April is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

David Michel Jr. - Deputy Sheriff Fatality - Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

David Michel Jr.

Deputy Sheriff David Michel Jr., age 50, died in the line of duty on June 22, 2016, at a hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Deputy Sheriff Michel was a member of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. He worked in the Street Crimes Unit. He had nine years of service.

During the afternoon, David was making a routine pedestrian stop on a street in Harvey (part of the New Orleans Statistical Area).

A confrontation broke out when David tried to search the male subject for weapons. The subject managed to pull out a handgun from his waistband and shot David several times.

David was rushed to a hospital in New Orleans, where, tragically, he died of his injuries.

The shooter, Jerman Neveaux, age 19, ran from the scene but was arrested soon after. He was on probation for possession of stolen property. He is now facing first degree murder charges. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for David and
for those who have lost him.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is in mourning over the death of their brother. David had a sense of humor and liked to tell jokes. He was uptempo and was well-liked by his comrades. He will be forever remembered.

David's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He loved being a Deputy Sheriff. He was a loving husband. He did his best. He was greatly loved. He will be forever mourned.

David is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his father; and his wife, Angie.

Thank you for your service to the community, David. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for David.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that David is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Natasha Hunter - Police Officer Fatality - New Orleans, Louisiana

Natasha Hunter

Police Officer Natasha Hunter, age 32, died in the line of duty on June 7, 2016, at a hospital in New Orleans.

Officer Hunter was a member of the New Orleans Police Department. She had over 11 years of service.

On June 5, 2016, at about 2:30 a.m., Officer Hunter was in her patrol car and was blocking traffic for another officer who was conducting an accident investigation on a New Orleans roadway. A vehicle drove through traffic cones and flares and struck her vehicle. 

Natasha was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, two days later, she succumbed to her injuries. 

Chau Thai Nguyen, age 33, was arrested and is suspected to have been impaired by alcohol at the time of the collision. He may be charged with vehicular homicide. 

Chau Thai Nguyen is innocent unless proven guilty. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Natasha and
for those who have lost her.

However, we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are drunk, wasted or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime. 

Natasha joined the Department in December of 2004. She worked in the 5th and 1st Districts. Two of Natasha's sisters also work in law enforcement.

The New Orleans Police Department is in mourning over the death of their sister. Natasha was a dedicated officer who loved her family, her job and serving her city. She was well-liked and well-respected by her comrades. She will be forever remembered.

Natasha's loved ones are devastated over her tragic death. She was loving and was loved in return. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Natasha is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including her five year old daughter.

Thank you for your service to the community, Natasha.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. 

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Natasha is in Heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Henry Nelson - Police Officer Fatality - Sunset, Louisiana

Police Officer Henry Nelson, age 51, died in the line of duty on August 26, 2015, at a hospital near Sunset, Louisiana.

Officer Nelson was a member of the Sunset Police Department. He had 13 years of service. 

Officer Henry Nelson (L); Harrison Wiley Jr. (R)

Sunset is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, about 145 miles west of New Orleans. The population is just under 3,000.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Henry and
for those who have lost him.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., Officer Nelson was responding to a domestic disturbance call in which three women had been stabbed by a male subject at a house in Sunset.

When Officer Nelson arrived on the scene, somehow the suspect grabbed the officer's gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Henry.

Henry was rushed to a nearby hospital where tragically he died of his injuries.

The subject fled the scene and crashed his vehicle into a nearby gas station where he barricaded himself in for several hours. He was apprehended after a SWAT team made entry into the gas station.

The women stabbed were Shameka Johnson, age 40, who tragically died of her injuries; her sister Shurlay Johnson, age 34; and Courtney Jolivette Wiley, the wife of the suspected killer.

The suspected killer is Harrison Wiley Jr., age 35. He is originally from New Orleans. He is Officer Nelson's cousin. Relatives said that he was high on drugs when he started attacking the women.

Harrison Wiley Jr. will be charged with two counts of first degree murder and other charges. He could face the death penalty.

The Sunset Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Henry was a well respected officer. He was a big man who kept a smile on his face. He will be forever remembered.

Henry's loved ones are devastated over his senseless and tragic death. He loved life. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Henry is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his daughter.

Thank you for your service to the community, Henry.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to others. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Henry is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Thomas LaValley - Police Officer Fatality - Shreveport, Louisiana

Police Officer Thomas LaValley, age 29, died in the line of duty on August 5, 2015, at a hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Officer LaValley was a member of the Shreveport Police Department. He had four years of service. 

Thomas LaValley (L); Grover Cannon (R)

At about 9:15 p.m., Thomas and other officers responded to a domestic violence call. A man was threatening family members with a gun.

When the officers arrived at the house, the male suspect opened fire striking Thomas several times. He was rushed to a local hospital where tragically he died of his injuries.

The suspect, Grover Cannon, age 27, fled the scene but was arrested the next day. He is also wanted for the shooting of a man on July 15, 2015.

Grover Cannon is expected to be charged with first degree murder, attempted second degree murder and domestic battery. 

Thomas was originally from St. Amant, southeast of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Northwestern State University with a major in biology and a minor in journalism. He worked for several years as a television cameraman. 

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Thomas and for those
who have lost him.

He then decided on a career in law enforcement and was a top graduate of the police academy. 

The Shreveport Police Department is in mourning over the death of their young brother. His colleagues describe Thomas as a true friend who would help anyone at anytime. He was dependable and a professional. He kept a smile on his face and liked to have a laugh. He loved being a police officer and he loved Louisiana. He will be forever remembered as a hero.

Thomas' loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Thomas is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to the community, Thomas.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Thomas is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Vernell Brown Jr. - Police Officer - New Orleans, Louisiana

Police Officer Vernell Brown, age 47, died on July 17, 2015, at a hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Vernell Brown Jr.

Officer Brown was a member of the New Orleans Police Department. He worked out of the 6th District. He had 17 years of service. 

On July 12, 2015, Vernell was training two police recruits at the scene of a car fire. Two other vehicles in the vicinity were involved in a collision causing one of the cars to veer off the roadway, striking Vernell. 

He was rushed to a local hospital where he remained in a coma for five days. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. 

The accident is under investigation and no charges have been filed as of this date.

The New Orleans Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Police officials describe Vernell as one of the best fatality reconstruction investigators the department has ever had. He was professional, soft-spoken, humble but confident in what he was doing. He will be forever remembered.

Vernell's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police, pray
for Vernell and for those who have lost him.

Vernell is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including but not limited to his father, Vernell Brown Sr.; his fiancée; and five children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Vernell.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who go to work and who die because of it. 

Pray that Vernell is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Daryle Holloway - Law Enforcement Fatality - New Orleans, Louisiana

Police Officer Daryle Holloway, age 46, died in the line of duty on June 20, 2015, at a hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Officer Holloway was a member of the New Orleans Police Department. He had 22 years of service. He was assigned to the 5th District. 

Officer Daryle Holloway (L); Travis Boys (R)

At approximately 8:00 a.m., Daryle was transporting a prisoner, Travis Boys, age 33, to the Central Lockup in the city. 

Travis Boys had been arrested for aggravated assault earlier during the previous shift. He had been handcuffed behind his back but managed to maneuver his arms to the front of his body. He then crawled through the vehicle's partition and began struggling with Officer Holloway as the officer was driving. Officer Holloway was shot during the ensuing struggle, causing his vehicle to crash into a utility pole near a city intersection. 

Travis Boys was able to flee on foot after the vehicle crashed and remains at large as of this posting. 

Travis is quite the Houdini.  He can switch his handcuffed arms from the back to the front, crawl through a small partition hole in a police vehicle, grab a gun, shoot an officer and run off presumably while handcuffed.  This dude should have directed his numerous abilities to the circus instead of to the streets of New Orleans. 

We wonder if he will be able to Houdini himself out of the death penalty in Louisiana for killing a police officer? 

Officer Holloway was rushed to a local hospital where tragically he succumbed to his injuries. 

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. A reward is offered. 

Michael, Archangel, patron saint of the
Police, pray for Daryle and for those
who have lost him. 

The New Orleans Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He will be forever remembered.

Daryle's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Daryle is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his three children. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Daryle.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Daryle is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

James Bennett Jr. - Police Officer Fatality - New Orleans, Louisiana

James Bennett Jr. 

Patrolman James Bennett Jr., age 45, died in the line of duty on May 24, 2015, on a street in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Patrolman Bennett was a member of the New Orleans Police Department - Housing Authority. He had served with the department for two years and and had 13 years of service with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

James was working an overtime detail at the construction site of a city housing project. He was patrolling the streets of the construction site in his patrol car when he was ambushed and shot by an unknown person or persons.

He was found deceased at 7:10 a.m. on May 24th.

The motive for the ambush is unknown. The suspect or suspects have not been apprehended as of this date. 

Anyone with information about the murder is asked to call Detective Shawn Jenkins at 504.658.5300, or Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 877.903.7867. There is a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.

James was born at Fort Benning, Georgia.

James graduated from L. W. Higgins High School in Marrero, Louisiana and then

Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for James and for those who have lost him.

attended the University of New Orleans where he studied Liberal Arts.

James had served as a member of the United States Armed Forces from 1987-1991, and was a Certified Flight Operations Coordinator with the U.S. Army Aviation Center.

The New Orleans Police Department and the Housing Authority of New Orleans are in mourning over the death of their brother. He is described as a quiet, fun-loving and good natured man who served his community well. James will be forever remembered.

James' loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He loved New Orleans and loved his job. He was optimistic and determined. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

James is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his brother, Anthony Bennett; his sister; and his son, Justin Bennett.

Thank you for your service to the community, James.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that James is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Josie Wells - Law Enforcement Fatality in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Deputy Marshal Josie Wells, age 28, died in the line of duty on March 10, 2015, at a hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 

Josie Wells (L);  Jamie Croom (R)

Deputy Marshal Wells was a member of the United States Marshals Service.  He worked out of the Southern District Office based in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was on a temporary assignment in Baton Rouge. 

Josie Wells and several other members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force were on a mission to arrest a double-murder suspect at a motel in Baton Rouge. Jamie Croom was wanted for the killing of a man and his sister in a dispute about a loan. He also had an extensive record including carjacking, assault and firearms charges. 

During the confrontation that ensued, Josie Wells was shot.  He was rushed to a local hospital where tragically he succumbed to his injuries. 

The suspect, Jamie Croom, age 31, was also shot several times and was transported to a local hospital where he too died. 

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Josie and for those who have
lost him.

Josie graduated from East Central High School in Hurley, Mississippi.  School officials describe him as a tremendous student who was well-liked. 

Josie graduated from Jackson State University in 2011 and soon after joined the U.S. Marshals Service. 

The United States Marshals Service is in mourning over the death of their young brother.  They describe him as a good guy and a good deputy. He will be forever remembered.

Josie's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He loved his job and he did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Josie is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him. 

Thank you for your service, Josie. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Josie is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Kalonda Hawkins - killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kalonda Hawkins, age 40, died on February 14, 2015, at hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Kalonda Hawkins; Logan Calhoun

During the early morning hours, Kalonda was driving when she was struck by another vehicle which flipped over her car, trapping her inside.  She was only a block from her home. She was injured fatally. 

Kalonda was an employee of the Audubon Nature Institute.  This is a popular zoo and aquarium facility in New Orleans. 

Logan Calhoun, age 21, from Texas, has been arrested in connection with this accident.  It is alleged that he was drunk at the time of the collision and that he ran through a stop sign just before he crashed into Kalonda's vehicle.  The police said that his blood alcohol limit was 3 times the allowed amount, that he was swaying on his feet and that he slurred his words. 

Advice To All Drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi; or stay where you are until

Angels of God, pray for Kalonda and
for those who have lost her.

you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime. 

A funeral service was held for Kalonda today at the Guiding Light Baptist Church. 

Friends describe Kalonda as a loving and sweet person. She always had a smile on her face and was helpful to others.  She was uptempo. She did her best. She will be forever missed.

Kalonda's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. They have forgiven the man who caused her death.  She will be forever mourned.

Kalonda is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother, Jocelyn Reed; and her 3 year old son, Zander.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray for justice for Kalonda. 

Pray for Kalonda's son who has lost his mother. 

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.

Pray that Kalonda is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Troy Magee - Firefighter - New Orleans, Louisiana

Troy Magee

Captain Troy Magee, age 39, died in the line of duty on October 27, 2014, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Captain Magee was a member of the New Orleans Fire Department. He had 13 years of service. He worked out of Fire Station No. 7.

Troy was attending a fire department training assignment in New Mexico. On October 24, 2014, he suddenly fell ill. He passed away in New Mexico three days later. 

Further medical details are not available. 

The New Orleans Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Fire Department officials described Troy as knowledgeable and professional. His character exemplified what it means to be a firefighter. He was always trying to improve himself. He will be forever remembered.

Troy had received an Outstanding Employee Award after rescuing a crash victim from a burning car near Baton Rouge.

Friends stated that Troy always wanted to be a firefighter even as a teenager. He is

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Troy
and for those who have
lost him

described as a great friend who was humble.

Troy's loved ones are devastated over his sudden death. They describe him as a man of faith who was devoted to the Fire Department. He will be forever mourned.

Troy is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members.

Thank you for your service to the community, Troy.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Troy is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Ann Nguyen - a store owner killed in Ville Platte, Louisiana

Ann Nguyen

Ann Nguyen, age 59, died on July 28, 2014, at her store in Ville Platte, Louisiana.

Just before noon, a man entered the grocery and meat market store and told all of the customers to leave. He shot Ann Nguyen multiple times in a robbery attempt.

Ann had owned the store for a decade. She was just weeks from retiring. She was looking forward to joining some of her five children in California. None of her kids live in Louisiana.

Samuel Anderson, age 30, of Ville Platte, has been charged with murder and armed robbery. He has a criminal record that

Samuel Anderson

goes back 12 years and includes arrests for forgery, burglary, disturbing the peace, possessing an illegal firearm, driving while suspended, damage to property, sexual battery and numerous drug charges.

This dude is bad news from the word go. He has a rap sheet like Judas.

Friends say that Ann was always singing as she worked, all day long. She is described as a sweet woman and a hard worker.

Ann's family are devastated by her tragic and senseless death. She will be forever mourned.

Ann is survived by many loving friends and family members including her five children. 

Pray for Ann

Pray for justice for Ann. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die there.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father.

Pray that Ann is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Mia DeRouen - a 4 year old victim of a Dog Attack in Houma, Louisiana

Mia DeRouen

Mia Derouen, age 4, died on March 25, 2014, at a hospital in Houma, Louisiana.

Mia was attacked by a pit bull dog as she watched TV in the family's apartment.

This dog was named Niko and weighed 130 pounds. The dog and another pit bull which did not participate in the attack belong to the boyfriend of Mia's mother.

The mother, Megan Touchet, was able to pull the girl away from the dog and barricaded herself and the child in a bedroom. She had to hand the child out of the window to waiting paramedics.

Mia suffered severe facial, head and body injuries. She was bitten to death.

The Police had to fire over 10 shots into the dog to kill it. The scene of the attack was

I'm a pit bull.  Can I
be part of your family?

described as bloody and horrific. The cops wanted to throw up when they saw the carnage.

The mother was hospitalized with moderate injuries.

The second pit bull dog in the apartment was taken to a local animal shelter.

Mia would have turned 5 on April 3rd.

On the advice of their attorneys, the mother and the boyfriend, Kerry Dominique, have stopped talking to the media and the police about the incident. The biological father of Mia, Chris DeRouen, has pleaded with people to stop talking about pit bulls.

No......We have to talk about pit bulls.

Pit bulls are vicious and unpredictable dogs. They were bred 200 years ago for bull baiting, bear baiting and dog fighting. They were never intended to be family pets. They have proven that they can kill people both young and old. Many towns and cities do not allow pit bulls and related breeds within their jurisdictions.

Where are the legislators in Louisiana and in Houma? Wake up.

Why did this apartment building's management allow two pit bulls to be kept on the premises? Is this building a residence for people or is it a kennel for dogs?

Death by dog is not acceptable in a civilized country.

Mia is survived by many loving well-wishers, who will forever mourn her.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next.

We know that Mia is playing in the fields of Heaven.