A fatal shooting occurred early Friday morning in Leesville, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Kavin Simmons Jr.
According to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies and emergency personnel responded at approximately 12:25 a.m. on December 5, 2025, to a residence on Hughes Road near West Hawthorne Road after receiving a 911 call about a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies found Simmons suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and deputies on the scene, Simmons was pronounced dead at the residence.
Investigators determined that the incident followed a verbal argument between Simmons and a 13-year-old male family member. During the argument, the juvenile obtained a pistol and fired a single shot, fatally striking Simmons.
The juvenile was taken into custody at the scene without incident and has been charged with Second-Degree Murder. He is currently remanded to a secure juvenile facility pending court proceedings.
Detectives and personnel from the Vernon Parish Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the incident, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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