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On Saturday, June 20, at 12:27 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department received a call from an Abbeville General Emergency Room nurse who advised that a person had just come in with a gunshot wound.
The victim, Kobe Vital, Black Male, advised that as he was passing in front of a house on N Lamar Street in Abbeville, a young Black Male subject shot at him and the passengers in his vehicle, striking the vehicle and hitting the victim in the neck.
Officers responded to the location on N Lamar Street and recovered cases near the roadway. Kobe Vital was transported to another local area hospital, and a warrant was issued for the juvenile who did the shooting. The Commissioner granted a Juvenile Verified Complaint for the juvenile containing the following charges:
• 3 counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder
• Illegal use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities
• Illegal Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile
• Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a Firearm Free Zone
• Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
The juvenile was entered into the State Computer as a wanted and dangerous person.
On Monday night, the father of the juvenile called to make arrangements to turn in his son for the shooting incident. The juvenile suspect was booked at the Abbeville Police Department, where he was brought before a District Judge on Tuesday morning. The juvenile will be held at the Jackson Parish Juvenile Detention Center pending further orders from the court.
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 (337) 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette for Barbara Perry Bujard Stallcup, O.C.D.S., age 88, who passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence at Rosewood Assisted Living in Lafayette.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
Reverend James Brady, JCL, will officiate the Mass and conduct the funeral services, Concelebrant and Homilist will be the Very Reverend Jamin S. David, JCL, V.G. Entombment will be held in the Peace Chapel Mausoleum of Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Bernard M. Bujard (Maria) of Uvalde, TX, Stanton P. Bujard (Melissa) of Youngsville, LA, Angela L. Bujard of Lafayette, LA, Annette M. Bujard of Lafayette, LA Stephen J. Bujard (Carmen) of Tickfaw, LA, and Gary A. Stallcup (Barbie) of Montague, TX; fifteen grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leroy Stallcup; former husband, Dr. Alton Moss Bujard; her parents, William Joseph Perry and Marie Magdaline Brouskie Perry; and her brother, Erwin Perry.
Barbara was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and spent her early years there before later residing in Abbeville, and Albany, Louisiana, and ultimately making her home in Lafayette. A proud graduate of Wichita Falls Senior High School, she answered a calling to care for others by pursuing nursing at Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, beginning a distinguished healthcare career that spanned more than forty years working at several hospitals, including Abbeville General Hospital, Lafayette General Hospital, University Medical Center, and Women's & Children's Hospital.
Throughout her life, Barbara combined professional excellence with a deep commitment to service. As a registered nurse, she played an instrumental role in establishing the Gastroenterology Laboratory at Lafayette General Medical Center and later helped establish hospice services in Bowie, Texas, extending compassionate care to countless patients and families. She also helped establish the Phillip Russo Family and Friends Endowed Scholarship at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, reflecting her belief in the importance of education and opportunity for future generations.
A woman of deep faith, Barbara was a devoted parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette and a respected, well-loved member of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Albany. There, she faithfully participated in parish ministries and generously brought Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. One of her greatest personal achievements was becoming a Third Order Carmelite, a spiritual goal she proudly attained in her seventies.
Barbara embraced life with creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm. She found joy in crocheting, painting, playing the piano, and expressing her artistic talents through a variety of crafts. An avid bridge player, she treasured the friendships and fellowship the game provided. Her love for animals was evident through her volunteer work at local animal shelters, where she devoted her time and care to helping abandoned and neglected pets find loving homes.
Barbara will be remembered for her gentle spirit, servant’s heart, unwavering faith, and the countless lives she touched through her kindness, dedication, and love.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Hospice of Acadiana as well as Barbara’s fellow residents and the compassionate staff of Rosewood Assisted Living for their loving care, kindness, and support.
Many individuals touched her life in meaningful ways and remained close to her heart, including Bernard Addison, H.L. Stallcup, and Christine Stolf. Her life was enriched by her faith, friendship, and encouragement of her church family and the Carmelite community.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Barbara Perry Bujard Stallcup, O.C.D.S., to Phillip Russo, Family, and Friends Endowed Scholarship at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Contact: Phillip Russo 337-482-0924, Phillip.Russo@louisiana.edu; or the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Lafayette - 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501 - 337-232-4651- lafayettecarmelites@gmail.com.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508, 337-984-2811.

If you catch an Abbeville Wildcats football game in the next two years, you might be watching a future LSU Tiger wide receiver.
Football websites report that Campbell, a junior wide receiver for the Wildcats, has been offered a scholarship to play for Lane Griffin’s Tigers in two years.
Campbell, who is a 4-star recruit, recently went to a camp at LSU, and he got the offer after it ended.
Campbell, 6-1, 177 pounds, hasn’t committed to LSU, but the Tigers are now one of several major schools offering him a scholarship, even though he’s only a junior. He also has offers from Arkansas, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Tulane, TCU, and Florida State.
According to 247 Sports, Campbell is ranked as the third-best wide receiver in Louisiana’s Class of 2028.
“The offer means everything. I appreciate coach (Lane) Kiffin and (wide receivers) coach George McDonald for believing in me enough to, like you said, pull the trigger and offer me a scholarship,” Campbell was quoted from the Louisiana vs. All’Yall website.
Last year, as a sophomore, Campbell had a strong season for the Wildcats. He played on defense and caught 55 passes for 763 yards and six touchdowns. With the 2026 season coming up, new head coach Brent Indest is expected to make Campbell a key player.
“It would be a great opportunity to come here to get better and work with some good coaches who have a good resume, who have a good background,” said Campbell in an interview with the Louisiana vs. All’Yall website.
The last time LSU offered a Wildcat a football scholarship was when Indest was Abbeville’s head coach. In the early 2000s, LSU gave scholarships offers to former AHS linebacker Jason Mitchell and his brother, defensive end Brandon Mitchell.
Both brothers chose other schools. Brandon played four years at Texas A&M, and Jason spent four years at Tennessee.
Indest is pleased to hear about the LSU offer and looks forward to helping Campbell make the right choice.
“I am very proud of Jacolby and the fact that LSU and so many other power five schools have offered him a scholarship opportunity,” said Indest. “He is a very versatile athlete,and I look forward to coaching hin the next two years as well as helping him and his mom navigate the recruiting process.”

Circumstances, one tragic and another legislative, have affected the upcoming transition for the local government in the city of Abbeville.
Following the untimely passing of Councilman-elect Neal Richard, the City of Abbeville has called a special election for the District A seat. The council also voted to cancel the July 7 meeting and to hold a special city council meeting on July 14, which will allow more time for the June 27 elections to be certified. The council made both moves during Tuesday’s meeting.
Richard, who died suddenly on June 10, won the election for the District A seat on May 16 with 77% of the vote. He would have begun his term on July 1. Mayor Roslyn White called for a moment of silence for Richard and his family prior to the start of Tuesday’s meeting.
“This is a huge loss for our city,” White said. “He would have been an amazing council person.”
The special election to permanently fill the District A seat will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Should a runoff be necessary, that would take place on Dec. 12. Qualifying will be held Aug. 5-7.
“The council will be asked to fill the seat on an interim basis,” City Attorney Bart Broussard said.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, the city has 20 days to fill the seat from the day it becomes vacant. That day will be July 1, the day Abbeville officials’ terms begin. Councilman Tony Hardy, who did not seek re-election, will continue to serve District A until the end of his term.
Mayor-elect Anita Levy and the new city council will be sworn in during a ceremony on June 30. The new council will be tasked with appointing someone to serve in the seat on an interim basis. That is expected to take place during the city council’s first meeting in July, which will now a week later than originally scheduled. Broussard said this would give the state more time to certify the runoff results. The winners of the runoffs can participate in the swearing-in ceremony, but cannot take any action until the state certifies the results.
“We have two runoffs that haven’t been decided,” Broussard said. “On the 14th, we would certainly have a sitting council, duly elected.”
White reminded those in attendance on Tuesday that in past election years, this would not have been an issue. Last fall, the Louisiana Legislature voted to move elections from March to May, due in large part to issues with redistricting the state’s U.S. House map.
“This is a highly unusual situation,” White said. “Normally, our elections are held in March. The state moved our primary to May 16 and set the general (runoffs) for June 27. That impacts us, because our terms start on July 1. It takes some time for the for the secretary of state to certify election results.
“It’s highly unusual that we are this close to the term transition.”
White reiterated that the other aspect of the transition cuts more deeply for those who knew and loved Richard.
“Please keep his wife, family and friends in your prayers,” White said. “This was a very tragic loss for them. It is a loss for our whole community. I don’t know anybody who met Neal and didn’t love him. I looked forward to everything he was planning to do for the city of Abbeville.”