Bogalusa, LA (12/29/2022) – According to the Bogalusa Police Department, a disturbance turned deadly early Wednesday morning.
Police were called to a residence in the 1000 Block of Lona Rester Place, shortly after 12:30 am December 28th, about a disturbance. Minutes after the first call, and shortly before police arrived, the complainant called back and stated that the person had kicked his door in and he had shot him.
BPD Officers arrived and found Bobby Chance Thomas, 27 years of age, deceased from a single gunshot wound. The male resident who fired the fatal shot and a female resident were still on the scene and cooperated with police.
Early indications are that Thomas is a relative of one of the residents, and an argument occurred earlier. Thomas left the home, but returned a short time later and began causing a disturbance outside, prompting police to be called. Thomas then allegedly kicked in the door of the home and made his way toward the male resident, who told police that he feared for his safety and that he shot Thomas in self-defense. A rifle was recovered at the scene.
No arrests have been made due to evidence pointing to justifiable homicide. However, when the investigation is complete, it will be forwarded to District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s office for review. A Grand Jury review should then follow.
