Alan Thomas Jr.Man Shot Dead,Shooting Investigation Underway in Mamou After Fatal Nighttime Shooting
MAMOU, La. – Authorities have launched a shooting investigation after a 38-year-old man was found dead near his home Tuesday night, police confirmed.
The victim has been identified by his family as Alan Thomas Jr. of Mamou. According to family members, Thomas’s body was discovered near his residence in the area of Railroad Avenue. He had sustained a single, fatal gunshot wound to the neck.
The shooting occurred late Tuesday evening, prompting a response from local law enforcement. While official details from police remain limited, the victim’s family reports that investigators have shared preliminary findings from the scene.
Family members stated that police informed them several shell casings were recovered at the location. Additionally, investigators are reviewing video evidence captured from behind the house as a critical component of the active case.
The Mamou Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Thomas’s death. No suspect information or motive has been released by authorities at this time. The community awaits further details as detectives work to piece together the events that led to this fatal incident.
