Kayven Barideaux, 19, of Natchez, Mississippi, was shot and killed in the late hours of June 4, 2026, while driving near Lancaster Drive in Ferriday, Louisiana. The Ferriday Police Department opened a homicide investigation and has said it is actively searching for persons of interest who might have information or involvement in the shooting.

No timeline for arrests or charges has been announced and many specifics about the circumstances that led to the shooting remain undisclosed.

If anyone was in the Lancaster Drive area that night or has information about Kayven Barideaux’s movements or potential witnesses, please contact the Ferriday Police Department.