Arrests made in connection to fatal Abbeville shooting
On July 14, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Abbeville Police Officers responded to the Stone Bridge Apartment Complex in reference to a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who was soon identified as 18-year-old Jazaylon Levy.
Levy was found suffering from a single gun shot wound and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
Throughout investigation, officers were able to obtain arrest warrants to charge 25-year-old Donald Briggs III and 19-year-old Stefan Briggs, both of Abbeville with First Degree Murder.
Donald Briggs III has since been arrested on charges not related to this case and is currently being held in the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center where his warrant for First Degree Murder was sent for him to be arrested and held without out bond.
On July 25, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Stefan Briggs was located and taken into custody by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office without incident. He was then booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center before being transferred to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center where he is being held, also without bond.
Chief Mike Hardy said he would like to thank the community for their support and assistance given to the Police Department. Chief Hardy would also like to thank his Officers for an outstanding performance during this investigation along with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for their assistance in locating and apprehending these two suspects.
This case is still actively under investigation and Chief Hardy urges the public to provide any further information regarding this crime or any other crime by calling the Abbeville Police Department at 337-893-2511. You may also contact our “Tips” line at 337-892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store.