Dontre D. Williams, 24, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was shot and killed in Opelousas on May 26, 2026. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of West Bellevue Street; two people were shot, Williams died of his injuries and a second victim survived with serious injuries. Police said the shooting grew out of a specific dispute involving people connected to the incident and was not part of a wider attack on the city.

Williams was remembered by family and friends as close to his relatives, a Carencro High School graduate who loved sports, especially basketball, and someone known for his loyalty and sense of humor. Investigators said surveillance footage helped identify two suspects, and the case was upgraded from a shooting investigation to a homicide with named suspects. Ronnie Jean Jr. and Diovanni Lafountain were each arrested on charges including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and assault by drive-by shooting; authorities said both were located and taken into custody in separate jurisdictions.

Detectives continued to review evidence, conduct interviews, and pursue additional leads, and police indicated further arrests or charges could still be possible. If anyone knew Dontre Williams or has information about what happened on West Bellevue Street, please share what you know.