A tragic incident unfolded in Waggaman, Louisiana, on Thursday night when a St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during a family gathering. The deputy’s brother was later arrested after a car chase that ended in Lafitte, as confirmed by law enforcement officials. The victim, Deputy Shaquille Guerin, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene on Marigold Lane, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting sparked a manhunt across the West Bank, culminating in the arrest of a suspect linked to the vehicle involved in the incident. The investigation is currently underway, with homicide detectives gathering evidence and conducting interviews with witnesses.
The incident has sent shockwaves through neighboring parishes, with law enforcement leaders expressing their condolences and remembering Guerin as a positive influence within his department. The initial call to the scene was made just after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, reporting a shooting on Marigold Lane, a residential street off the Westbank Expressway. Upon their arrival, first responders found Guerin in the street with at least one gunshot wound. Despite their best efforts, Guerin succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses told investigators that the shooter had fled the scene in a vehicle. Around 7 p.m., a deputy spotted the car near Ames and Lapalco boulevards. The driver refused to stop, leading to a chase that ended on Jean Lafitte Boulevard. The suspect, later identified as Guerin’s brother, Darius Guerin, 32, fled the vehicle but was eventually apprehended by deputies who also recovered a firearm.
Darius Guerin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The investigation is primarily focused on the events that unfolded on Marigold Lane and the reasons behind the fatal dispute. Detectives are currently seeking doorbell video footage and statements from family members present during the incident.
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre confirmed the victim’s identity and service record, describing him as a public servant who brought positivity to his coworkers. Records show that Shaquille Guerin had served for eight years and was assigned to the uniform patrol division after a stint in the detective bureau. He was off duty at the time of the incident, which occurred during a Thanksgiving gathering.
As of Friday evening, no bond had been set for Darius Guerin. The Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office is expected to review the case file and determine formal charges following a probable cause hearing. If the second-degree murder charges are upheld, the case will be assigned to a district court division in Gretna. Additional information, including arrest affidavit details, will be released after initial court filings.
Shaquille Guerin is survived by his wife, Roxanne, and their three children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, which plans to coordinate honors with Jefferson Parish and other local agencies. The investigation remains active, with further updates expected after the suspect’s initial court appearance and the release of the autopsy findings.