On October 4, 2022, Lafayette, Louisiana lost three people in a series of shootings that ended the life of 43-year-old Kawanna Felix, an African American mother of five described as vibrant and generous. Her estranged husband, 36-year-old Andres Jamal Felix, is identified in reports as the shooter who also killed 29-year-old Ross Chaisson in Lafayette and 25-year-old Paige Lewis in Duson before returning to Lafayette and shooting Kawanna.

Authorities from the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office and Duson Police Department coordinated the investigation. Andres Felix’s vehicle was located abandoned in Iberville Parish; reports say he had stolen another vehicle to travel back to Lafayette and was later found dead at a relative’s home. Records reportedly show a history of criminal charges for Andres Felix, including domestic abuse, drug offenses and attempted murder, and prior violence toward Kawanna has been described.

Official statements have not established a specific motive. If anyone knew Kawanna or has information about the events of October 4, 2022, please share what you can with local investigators.