Princeton Howard, 19, was killed in a shooting on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2023, at a party in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Howard, who lived in New Roads, was one of four people in a vehicle when an altercation escalated into gunfire; the shooting killed Howard and wounded the three other occupants.

Funeral services for Howard were held January 13, 2024, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Lacour. Reports say a juvenile was arrested in connection with the shooting and later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder; that individual received juvenile life detention with a term extending until age 21. Howard is remembered by family and community as gentle and well liked.

If anyone who knew Princeton or who was at the party has information that could clarify what happened that night, please come forward.