Youngsville Police Respond to Body Found on East Milton Avenue
YOUNGSVILLE, La, (KPEL News) - Law enforcement are currently on the scene in Youngsville after the discovery of a body on East Milton Avenue.
The Youngsville Police Department is investigating, according to KLFY.
The victim's identity has yet to be released, as the family has not yet been notified, according to Chief Rickey Boudreaux. The cause of death has also not been identified at this time.
No other details are available at this time.
List of Homicides and Deaths in Acadiana for 2022
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Let's take a look back at headline-catching cases involving fentanyl in 2022.
Armed Robberies Across Acadiana in 2022
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Let's take a look at headline-catching cases involving armed robbery in 2022.