Mykel Keithen Guillory, 21, was found inside his home on the 1200 block of West Railroad Avenue in Welsh, Louisiana, on July 6, 2020, suffering fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Born March 16, 1999, he was described as a son, brother and friend who enjoyed gaming and rapping.

Police quickly identified a suspect and arrested 18-year-old Reginald Jackson Jr. on the same day, charging him with second-degree murder; authorities credited community cooperation after neighbors reported hearing the gunshots that led them to Guillory’s body. The case went to trial in January 2024, but after two days of testimony the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and the judge declared a mistrial after nearly five hours of deliberation.

The District Attorney has stated an intention to continue pursuing justice, but no decision has been announced about a retrial or a plea offer. Does anyone have information about Mykel’s life in Welsh or witnessed the events of July 6, 2020?