On October 22, 2022, 20-year-old Ryan’Trayvian Darby was found in the 100 block of Academy Street in Opelousas, Louisiana, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The Opelousas Police Department opened an investigation into the fatal shooting.

Investigators identified a person of interest and a warrant for second-degree murder was issued for 23-year-old Easton Shelvin, Jr. Shelvin surrendered to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office on the evening the warrant became public. Authorities continued to investigate whether others were involved.

A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Easton Shelvin, Jr. with second-degree murder on January 13, 2023, and his arraignment was scheduled for February 16, 2023. Any readers with information about Darby’s death or who witnessed activity in the 100 block of Academy Street on October 22, 2022, are asked to come forward.