On November 10, 2025, 23-year-old Oveyanna Francis was killed in a parking lot shooting at Himbola Manor Apartments in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was a bystander who was struck by multiple gunshot wounds during a shootout between two groups and was taken to a hospital, where she died. Family described her as vibrant, joyful, and passionate about dancing.

The Lafayette Police Department opened a homicide investigation and arrested two 17-year-old suspects, Rahiem Fontenot and John Angelle of Carencro, on second-degree murder charges. Police later announced a third arrest in connection with the case and said the investigation was closed; all three teenagers face second-degree murder charges for their alleged roles in the shooting.

This was the tenth homicide in Lafayette that year and the third time an innocent bystander was killed in a crossfire. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Oveyanna, please share what you know with investigators.