Victim of Deadly Shooting on Mississippi Street in New Iberia Identified as 23-Year-Old Kelsey Alexander Jr.
NEW IBERIA, La. — The Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the young man killed in a fatal shooting on Mississippi Street earlier this week. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Kelsey Alexander Jr., a resident of New Iberia.
Authorities said officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Mississippi Street following reports of gunfire. When they arrived, Alexander was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts from first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has not yet released details regarding a possible suspect or motive, but detectives are actively investigating. Officials have also urged community members to come forward with any information that may help bring answers to Alexander’s grieving family.
The tragic incident adds to the growing concern about gun violence in New Iberia, where residents have repeatedly called for stronger community intervention and resources to prevent further loss of young lives.
Friends and relatives have begun sharing tributes on social media, remembering Alexander as a vibrant young man whose life was cut short far too soon. Community members are expected to gather for vigils in his honor as the investigation continues.
Authorities are asking anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
The case remains open, and updates will be provided as more details are confirmed.
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