Opelousas, Louisiana – A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday night in Opelousas, as an off-duty St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy lost her life in a shooting, confirmed by the Opelousas Police Department. Chanterria “Mackey” Albert, 23, succumbed to her injuries at an Opelousas hospital following a shooting that also left another individual injured but in stable condition on the 1100 block of Park Avenue. Authorities were alerted to the sound of gunfire near Park Avenue around 10:30 p.m., and both victims were already en route to the hospital when law enforcement arrived at the scene.
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department revealed on Wednesday morning that the deceased was one of their corrections deputies. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz expressed his grief over the loss, denouncing the senseless violence that unfolded in Opelousas. The Sheriff’s Office pledged to work alongside the Opelousas Police Department to track down the perpetrator, while the OPD stated that their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Chanterria Albert joined the Sheriff’s Department on May 10, 2022, and her tragic passing has deeply impacted her colleagues and family. She worked alongside her mother, Deputy Cherikas Albert, adding an even more poignant layer to this heartbreaking event. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident or any other criminal activity to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting the Opelousas Police Department directly or through anonymous channels like Crime Stoppers or the P3 mobile app. The community’s cooperation is crucial in bringing justice to Chanterria Albert and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.