A daylight shooting on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025, left 20-year-old Christopher Howard Jr. dead in the 3600 block of 6th Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. Officers arrived around 4:15 p.m. after reports of a shooting; Howard was found with an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbors described dismay and a growing numbness to violence in the neighborhood.

Detectives worked through the night and, at about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025, arrested 19-year-old Douglas Domino in connection with the homicide. Domino was charged with one count of second-degree murder and bail was set at $1,000,000. Police Chief Chad Gremillion credited coordinated work by the Alexandria Police Department and assistance from the Louisiana State Police in the rapid arrest; officials said the investigation remained active to determine a motive.

If anyone in the 3600 block of 6th Street or nearby saw something that afternoon or has information about what led to this shooting, please come forward.