Curtis Doty, a 19-year-old Black male, was killed in Natchitoches, Louisiana, late on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Police were called to the 800 block of Dorothy Street at about 10:44 p.m. after reports of a gunshot victim. Officers found Doty with multiple gunshot wounds; first responders began aid but he was later pronounced dead by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office.

The city’s police department has classified the case as a homicide and opened a full investigation. Detectives interviewed several witnesses at the scene and collected evidence that has been sent to a crime lab for analysis. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone saw activity on Dorothy Street that night or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Natchitoches Police Department.