Christopher Washington, 20, was shot and killed in Delhi, Louisiana, on the evening of May 16, 2026. The shooting occurred in a quiet neighborhood and left the small community reeling.

Investigators identified a person of interest within days, and an arrest followed. A suspect was charged with second-degree murder; initial reports did not publish the individual’s name. Prosecutors allege the killing was intentional but not premeditated under the second-degree murder charge. Details about motive, the events that led to the shooting, and the identity of the suspect have not been released in early coverage.

Anyone with information about Christopher, the night of May 16, or the people involved in Delhi is asked to come forward and share what they know.