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Police investigating homicide of 52-year-old Abbeville man

​On Nov. 5, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Edwards Street in reference to a shooting.
​Once officers arrived, they found a male victim laying on the ground on the driveway of a residence. The male victim appeared to have suffered at least one gunshot wound. Officers called Acadian Ambulance, who arrived and attempted to treat the victim. The victim was transported to Abbeville General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
​The victim is identified as 52-year-old Roland Bernard, Jr. of Abbeville.

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Javontae Veney

Abbeville Police searching for suspect in connection to Tuesday’s shooting that killed teen

​On Nov. 4, detectives obtained warrants for Davion Markell Sneed and Javontae Veney for their roles in a homicide on November 3, 2020 in Abbeville.
Within 30 minutes of the public release of his information, Davion Sneed turned himself into the Abbeville Police Department and wanted to speak to detectives regarding the incident. Sneed was interviewed by detectives. Based on new evidence, including speaking to detectives, the Abbeville Police Department had the warrant for Mr. Sneed recalled. Sneed was released without charge.

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Ryheem Veney

Man arrested for allegedly killing teen in Abbeville

At around 3:30 p.m,. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the area of 411 Kibbe Street in reference to shots being fired in the area.
Upon the officer’s arrival, officers discovered a male victim laying on the ground in a nearby yard. The victim was identified by officers as a 16-year-old male juvenile from Abbeville. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office.

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