Tragic Shooting Claims the Life of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Retiree Theme Ledee

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Opelousas, Louisiana – A tragic incident unfolded on November 11, 2023, at around 4:05 p.m., when the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department received a distressing phone call regarding a shooting on Lee Garland Drive in the Opelousas area. According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, the caller reported a male individual who had been shot in the chest and was unresponsive. Promptly, patrol deputies, medical personnel, and criminal investigators rushed to the scene to address the dire situation.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident stemmed from a heated verbal altercation at a residence involving the homeowner’s father, Theme Ledee, and the ex-boyfriend of the homeowner’s girlfriend, Thomas Breckney. Unfortunately, the argument quickly escalated, leading both parties to brandish weapons and exchange gunfire. Tragically, Ledee succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while Breckney managed to transport himself to a local hospital for treatment. Currently, Breckney remains under medical care due to injuries sustained during the altercation. As detectives diligently gather information, the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.

Ledee, a former officer of the Opelousas Police Department, had joined the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office after retiring in December 1994. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions as the first D.A.R.E. officer and served as a long-time TRIAD senior citizen coordinator and emcee. The office has been inundated with condolences from former D.A.R.E. students, colleagues, and the elderly whose lives he touched. Ledee’s absence will undoubtedly leave a void within the community. As the investigation remains ongoing, no further details can be disclosed at this time.

In another tragic incident, Sunset, Louisiana was gripped by sadness on November 6, 2023, at approximately 1:47 PM, when the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department received a distress call regarding a deceased female in the area. Promptly, patrol deputies and the Criminal Investigation Division rushed to the scene to assess the situation. Medical personnel confirmed the unfortunate news that the female was indeed deceased.

Criminal investigators, in collaboration with the St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office, conducted a preliminary investigation at the scene. Their findings revealed that the victim had suffered a single gunshot wound to the head. As the investigation progressed, a suspect came to light.

During the course of their inquiry, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received information from the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Department about a suicide victim found in a vehicle near the Whiskey Bay area. Iberville Parish detectives shared details from a note left by the suicide victim, which mentioned his former girlfriend. Combining the information from the note, input from the suicide victim’s family members, and the facts uncovered by the detectives, it was ultimately confirmed that this was a case of murder-suicide.

The victim of the murder has been identified as Tiffany Miller from the Opelousas area, while the suspect responsible for the homicide and suicide is Joshua Alfred from Lafayette. This heart-wrenching incident has left the community in shock and mourning.

As the investigations into both cases continue, law enforcement authorities are committed to uncovering the truth and bringing justice to the victims and their families..