Manhunt Underway for Suspect Who Allegedly Killed 5 in Shooting Spree, Including Parents
A manhunt is underway for suspect Dakota Theriot after five people were killed in two neighborhoods outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday.
A manhunt is underway after five people were killed in two neighborhoods outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday.
The 21-year-old suspect, identified by authorities as Dakota Theriot, is at large and believed to be driving a gray and silver Dodge pickup truck, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.
Among the victims are the suspect's parents, Elizabeth and Keith Theriot, both 50. The other three victims are Billy Ernest, 43, Tanner Ernest, 17, and Summer Ernest, 20.
A motive for the killings was not immediately released.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree-murder and illegal use of weapons.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 225-686-2241 x1 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867).
RELATED STORIES
Trending on Inside Edition
These Are the 10 Victims of the Buffalo Supermarket Shooting
Crime
Woman Who Passed Out While Driving Reunited With Passersby Who Saved Her Through Police Department Gifts
Human Interest
'Exorcism' Death of 3-Year-Old Girl Leads to Arrest of Mother, Grandfather and Uncle
Crime
Indiana State Police Continue Investigation of Unidentified Boy Found Dead Inside Suitcase
Crime
Witness Says Accused Buffalo Gunman Came to Supermarket Day Before Massacre: 'Something Was Wrong With Him'
Crime