Cristina Lobato, 66, was killed in her Lake Charles, Louisiana, home on or around December 2, 2024, after being struck by a stray bullet. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office investigation determined the shot came from a neighboring residence and was fired during an accidental discharge while a nearby person was handling a firearm.

Authorities arrested a suspect and charged that person with manslaughter. Initial reports describe the shooting as unintentional; further details about the suspect’s identity and the precise circumstances of the discharge have not been released, and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about what happened or who may have knowledge of the incident is asked to contact the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.