Law enforcement officials in Church Point, Louisiana, are actively searching for Jason Delano Hopkins, a 20-year-old resident of the area, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday night, October 13, 2026. The incident took place along South Broadway Street, where police responded to reports of gunfire around 8:00 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the victim had already been transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead due to life-threatening injuries. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released to the public.

Following the investigation, the Church Point Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Jason Hopkins on multiple charges. He is accused of first-degree murder, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and obstruction of justice. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the shooting or the specific circumstances that led to Hopkins being identified as the suspect. At the time of the latest update on Wednesday, October 14, at 12:30 p.m., Hopkins’s whereabouts remained unknown.

Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux and the Church Point Police Department are urging the public to assist in locating the suspect. Residents who have any information regarding Hopkins’s location or details about the shooting are encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately. The department has provided two specific numbers for tips: the Church Point Police Department at 337-684-5455 and the Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers at 337-789-8477. Authorities have issued a strong warning to the public, advising that anyone who encounters Jason Hopkins should not approach him but should instead contact law enforcement directly. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details may be released as the case develops. Hopkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.