Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that the Ville Platte Police Department is currently investigating a
shooting which occurred at the Gabriel Villa Apartment Complex on the evening of April 2, 2025. At
approximately 8:30 p.m., the Ville Platte P.D. received a 911 call explaining a 31-year-old-male,
Cawaskee Ardoin, sustained multiple gunshot wounds while at the apartment complex. He was
transported by Acadian Ambulance to Mercy Regional Hospital where, unfortunately, he succumbed to
his injuries.
No other information can be given at this time due to this case being under investigation. Chief
Thomas asks if anyone has information about this crime to please call the Ville Platte Police Department
at 337-363-1316. All calls will remain anonymous.
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