In the early morning of July 8, 2014, 38-year-old Lynedell Desilva was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home on Kentucky Avenue in Kenner, Louisiana. Police were called about a domestic disturbance around 2:30 a.m.; Lynedell’s wife, Melissa Desilva, was at the scene and was attempting to render aid.

Investigators reported a history of domestic violence between the couple. That night an argument escalated into a physical struggle during which Lynedell reportedly armed himself. Police say Melissa Desilva obtained a weapon and shot him multiple times. The couple’s four children, ages 4 to 14, were in the home and called 911 during the incident; they remained on the line when the shots were fired and later told authorities their parents had a pattern of abuse, though no prior official reports had been filed.

The matter was referred to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s office to decide whether to pursue criminal charges against Melissa Desilva. Did anyone in the Kenner area have information about the family or the events that night?