Staff report
Acting on a warrant from the Eunice Police Department, Carencro Police and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Rontreal J. Prejean (A.K.A. “D-Jack”), 18, of the 400 block of Madison Street in Lafayette.
Prejean is charged with the first degree murder of Tyrie Frederick, 23, of Eunice and three counts of attempted first degree murder.
According to Eunice Chief of Police Randy Fontenot, Eunice Police responded to a shooting Dec. 23 at 1:20 a.m. at the Southeast Neighborhood Center on City Avenue in Eunice. The shooting occurred following an altercation during a Christmas party at the center.
Prejean, a rapper, hired to entertain at the party, allegedly pulled a handgun and began shooting at the victim, striking and killing him. Frederick was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Three others, 14- and 15-year-old males and a 22-year-old female, were also struck by bullets. They were all treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Sergeant Robert Brickley, lead investigator in the case, has said that his investigation is far from complete. “We still have many witnesses to interview and the investigation is still very much ongoing,” Sgt. Brickley said.
Chief Fontenot is thankful to the Carencro Police Department and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance and quick response in the apprehension of Prejean.
The Eunice Police Department asks that anyone who may have any information or knowledge concerning this case to call the Police Department at 337-457-2626 or Sgt. Brickley at 337-457-6575.