LA LA - Deion Declouette, 23, car found with doors & trunk open, Lafayette, 18 Feb 2022

[GuyfromCanada]

INVESTIGATORS SEEKING INFORMATION ON MISSING PERSON

On February 19, 2022, deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the 900 block of Annointing Drive, Opelousas, LA. in regards to a missing person complaint.

Deputies made contact with family members, who stated that the last communication with Deion Lee Declouette was on Feb 18, 2022, and he was last seen within the city limits of Lafayette, LA. Deion was driving a dark blue 2016 Chrysler 200, Louisiana license plate 533-CSB. The vehicle was found abandoned with the trunk and doors open. A search was conducted of the immediate area, which resulted in negative results.

Family members have reason to believe that Deion is in imminent danger.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Deion Lee Declouette, contact the Criminal Investigative Division at 337-948-6516 or call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS (948-8477) or dial **TIPS (**8477) from your mobile phone to submit the information anonymously.
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MISSING PERSON:
Deion Lee Declouette, age 23
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
500 block of Berdie Street
Opelousas, LA., 70570
Black/Male, Black Hair (may be dyed), Brown Eyes
Height: 5’-07”, Weight: 170 lbs
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On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux.

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Deion Declouette’s mother tells News 10 that her son was last seen in Eunice, not Lafayette as reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. She also said that his car was found abandoned in Opelousas, not Lafayette.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s detectives told News 10 they could not confirm the mother’s information at this time.

https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/missing-opelousas-man-believed-to-be-in-imminent-danger/

Going with info from LE.

 

[Unsolved]

Looks like he was involved in an ongoing feud in 2020 - wonder if that is still ongoing:

"Two men were arrested in a Friday shooting on Garland Avenue in Opelousas, including one of the brothers injured in the incident.

Deion Declouette, 21, of Opelousas, was booked on attempted second-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm, simple escape and resisting an officer, while 18-year-old Jadakiss Thomas, of Opelousas, was booked on three counts of attempted second-degree murder, a statement from Opelousas Police spokesman Maj. Mark Guidry said.

The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Garland Avenue. Declouette and Thomas allegedly exchanged gunfire, possibly as the result of an ongoing feud that was exacerbated by an assault committed earlier Friday, the statement said.

Declouette and his brother were shot. Declouette suffered a non-life-threatening injury, but his brother was seriously injured after being shot in the upper torso. He was taken to an Opelousas hospital before being helicoptered to a Lafayette hospital for treatment. He remained hospitalized in serious condition as of Saturday morning, Guidry said."

Two men arrested in Opelousas shooting; brother of suspect remains in serious condition

Edited to add another "ongoing dispute" ahooting back in 2018:

"Two men wanted for attempted murder in Rayne have been arrested.

Demoine Declouette, Jr., 20, and Deion Declouette, 19, both of Opelousas were arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder related to the shooting that occurred at a convenience store on Thursday, April 19 in Rayne.

Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly says that the two, who are brothers, were a part of a group that had an ongoing dispute with another group of people. Those two group allegedly crossed paths on Thursday at the Econo Mart on Hwy 90 in Rayne where shots were fired.

Police say no one was hit or injured during the shooting."

https://www.katc.com/news/2018/04/2...ion-with-convenience-store-shooting-in-rayne/

 

[YaYa_521]

Apparently Deion's family believes he's in imminent danger. SLPSO doesn't necessarily say they believe he is, although they did mention his family's concern. I don't understand why there hasn't been a new release with more details surrounding his disappearance. It would be helpful if investigators would clarify whether Deion was last seen in Eunice or Lafayette and where exactly (Opelousas or Lafayette) his car was found abandoned. How can the public help if the information isn't accurate?

 

[PommyMommy]

Deion Lee Declouette – The Charley Project

Deion Lee Declouette​

Declouette, circa 2022; Some of Declouette's tattoos

• Missing Since 02/18/2022
• Missing From Eunice, Louisiana
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Black
• Age 23 years old
• Height and Weight 5'7, 170 pounds
• Associated Vehicle(s) Rented dark blue 2016 Chrysler 200 with the Louisiana license plate number 533-CSB (accounted for)
• Distinguishing Characteristics African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Declouette has a tattoo of the Eiffel Tower on the inside of his forearm, another tattoo on that upper arm, a tattoo of his name "Deion" on the inside of his wrist, and a tattoo of baby blocks on his upper chest/collarbone area. Photos of some of his tattoos are posted with this case summary.

Details of Disappearance​

Declouette was last seen in Eunice, Louisiana, driving his rented dark blue 2016 Chrysler 200 with the Louisiana license plate number 533-CSB, on February 18, 2022. He has never been heard from again.

A day later, his car was found abandoned in Opelousas, Louisiana, with the doors and trunk lid left open. There was no sign of Declouette at the scene. Few details are available in his case.