Matthew Carter was 17 and a senior at Comeaux High School when he was shot during an attempted armed robbery in the early hours of January 18, 2020. Lafayette Police found him in his car on North Meyers Drive around 2:31 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a local hospital and died on January 22, 2020. His family said he loved sports, played football and soccer, and had wanted to be an organ donor; his organs were donated after his death.

Two juvenile suspects, ages 13 and 14 at the time, were arrested and initially charged with attempted first-degree murder; charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after Matthew died. One defendant, Rendavian Warren, 13 at the time of the crime, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was given juvenile life, meaning he will remain in custody until his 21st birthday. The outcome for the second suspect has not been publicly released.

Does anyone have information about the incident on North Meyers Drive on January 18, 2020, or knew Matthew and can share details that might help clarify unanswered questions?