Lakelia Purvis, 40, was found inside a vehicle on Lacassine Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana, on the evening of Sunday, October 10, 2021, suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the upper body. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene and the case was treated as a homicide.

The Alexandria Police Department identified a person of interest and an arrest was reported within a day in connection with Purvis’s death. Authorities did not immediately release further details about the circumstances or a possible motive as the investigation remained active.

If anyone has information about Lakelia Purvis, her movements that evening, or the incident on Lacassine Drive, please share what you know with investigators.