A 9-year-old boy named Tre’Michael was allegedly shot intentionally by his 10-year-old friend on December 6, 2025, at a home in the 100 block of Chester Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. Initially deemed accidental, the incident was reclassified as purposeful after the victim told his mother, Lakisha Ledguies, “Mama, he shot me on purpose” once he could speak post-surgery.
Incident Response
Alexandria Police arrived around 11:45 a.m., found the boy with a gunshot wound, and rushed him to the hospital in critical condition. The 10-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of aggravated battery and juvenile in possession of a firearm, then taken to a youth detention center.
Victim’s Injuries
Tre’Michael suffered severe trauma, losing his right kidney, half a lung, and sustaining shattered intestines from the bullet. He was released from the hospital a few days after Christmas, with his family describing a long, uncertain recovery amid ongoing shock.
Investigation Notes
Authorities have not disclosed how the suspect obtained the gun, though the mother heard it came from a family member. The case remains under investigation, with police withholding the suspect’s name due to his age; Ledguies urged parents to remove guns from homes with young children to prevent such tragedies.
