In the early morning hours of Friday, December 3, 2021, deputies from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at the Solar Trailer Park in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Just before 1 a.m., they found 50-year-old Soyica Tillman lying on the ground outside a residence; he was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound and the death was classified as a homicide.

Detectives canvassed the neighborhood and interviewed potential witnesses as the investigation opened, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and no motive has been released. The case remains active and the Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from anyone with information that could help resolve who was responsible for Tillman’s killing.

If anyone knew Soyica Tillman or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.