Man wanted in connection to fatal shooting in Abbeville last August arrested

A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting last August has been arrested.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Abbeville Police Department received a call from St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office advising that they had arrested D’Jacqney Mitchell, 21, on our outstanding felony warrant for:
• 1 count – First Degree Murder
• 1 count- Attempted First Degree Murder
This incident occurred on Aug. 26, 2024, when two victims were shot. One victim died from his wounds, and the second victim was transferred to a local area hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Mitchell was brought to the Abbeville Police Department, where he was booked, and will be transported to the Vermilion Parish Corrections Center.
Mitchell has a bond set in the sum of $750,000.
Abbeville Chief of Police Mike Hardy would like to thank the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals, and any other law enforcement agency that assisted with Mr. Mitchell's apprehension.
Chief Hardy urges the public to provide information on any other crime by calling the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511. You may also contact our “Tips” line at (337) 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Vermilion by calling (337) 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store.