13-year-old girl killed in shooting

BY JIM MUSTIAN
THE DAILY IBERIAN
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:06 PM CDT

A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed this morning in the West End, the authorities said.

The identity of the girl was not immediately available. Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal said she was riding in a white Toyota Corolla on Mixon Street when she was shot in the back.

Ackal said deputies have arrested at least one suspect in connection with the shooting.

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The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Ackal said the girl was riding back from Wal-Mart with a number of others.

The girl was taken to Iberia Medical Center but pronounced dead on arrival, Ackal said.

Copyright © 2009 The Daily Iberian

Comments

    im hurt too wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:44 PM:

    " i don't know the family that much but that a loove one gone too glory. she put away for life so the killer should be put away for life also that lil angel didn't ask him to take her life who ever his mother is her son still here.walking around free. "

    D wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:00 PM:

    " I am so sorry for your families loss. "

    a mother wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:45 PM:

    " To the many people who have written hateful things -- you must remember the saying - Do not spit in the air - you have no clue what your children nor your grandchildren will do - whether it's pull a trigger on an innocent person or go out to late at night - you shouldn't judge ANYONE!! -- I pray for the mother & father of this little girl! "

    Outraged wrote on Jul 2, 2009 10:27 AM:

    " Just for the record the comments with "Outraged" as the writer is not the same person who wrote article on "Barack's Friends",and all the other articles with the name Outraged. "

    T. Barlow-Colvin wrote on Jul 1, 2009 3:22 PM:

    " Kevin and Althea my heart goes out to you and your family. God said Never will I forsake you or leave you. My family and I will keep you in our prayers. "

    Lady Day wrote on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM:

    " Mixon Street has been the dope mecca of New Iberia for many years. Unless you live on Mixon St and are trying to get home, there is only one other reason why anyone would be on Mixon at 3:am.
    Who was driving the car that beautiful child was in and why were they on Mixon Street at that time of morning...This case bears serious investigation and a crack down on trafficking on Mixon Street.
    My prayers go out to the family. "

    MIM wrote on Jul 1, 2009 9:42 AM:

    " To everyone on here blaming the parents, SHAME ON YOU! These parents lost a child. If this happened to a CHS, ACS or HBCS child they would want the FBO involved or would want the US Marshall's involved. Bottom line, this young girl lost her life and now whomever she was with will have to live with their decision for the rest of their lives. Remember this: 'let he who is without sin cast the first stone' "

    So Sad wrote on Jul 1, 2009 8:39 AM:

    " But, realtiy yesterday no longer exist in today's society we have babies raising babies. old saying it takes a village to raise a child. "

    To Sally Breaux and ALL wrote on Jul 1, 2009 8:00 AM:

    " How sad of you.......You must not have had a good teenage life. I am in my 40's and I remember taking parents cars and etc. while they were at home sleeping AND it was the GRACE OF GOD that life back then was when people took care of one another, and not choose to shoot at a moving car and at that matter shoot at no one. It was normal in what they did. Blame the shooter who pulled the trigge. "

    L wrote on Jun 30, 2009 6:56 PM:

    " FIRST off you can't watch your kid's 24/7.WHEN my kid's were 15 and 17 I found out that they made a copy of my car key,I don't know how long they had it,but apparently when I was asleep they would take my car in the wee hour's of thenight.I thank GOD for protecting my children during there stealing and scheming.MY prayer's goes out to the AUGUSTINE FAMILY. YOU can;t watch those kid's 24/7.SO parent's get up out of bed during the night and look to see if your car is parked.WHEN they use your car theymakea copy of your keys. "

    Area Resident wrote on Jun 30, 2009 3:11 PM:

    " First of all the death penalty in this case does not apply because the shooter is under 17 years old. Unless they try him as an adult then he will never get life in prison. So if this 14 year old did pull the trigger as the 2 older guys suggest then he will probably be outta jail in 10 years or less. As for the time that Kayshawas out if she learns at 13 that its OK to be out at 3:00 AM then when she is 16 she will want to do the same thing. "

    shocked wrote on Jun 30, 2009 1:17 PM:

    " I just happend to know the little girls parrents, her mother is a good day she always have the kids with her, she always takes good care of them, and always know there where abouts. just so happend that the little girl was sleeping out to friends house should't put the blame on the little girls mother..kids will be kids, but a kid with a gun is no longer a kid. we need to be focused on the kid with the gun parrents. "

    iggy wrote on Jun 30, 2009 8:13 AM:

    " To the argument that guns kill people...you're partially right..guns IN THE WRONG hands kill people. Those who want so badly to get rid of guns, in effect, want the GOOD to suffer for the BAD. Let's change THAT!!! Let the BAD suffer for the BAD..if a red house is where thugs generally congregate, and your house is RED, are you (a)gonna let the public FORCE you to go thru the expense of buying another house, or are you gonna (b) try to STOP THE THUGS from hanging around red houses? If you answered "a", you have a problem. "

    Mike70560 wrote on Jun 29, 2009 6:10 PM:

    " TO Caliguy55:

    Blaming guns and saying the 2nd amendment is no longer relevant is not the answer to our problems such as the murder of this young girl.

    John Adams wrote "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
    That statement is as true today as it was over 200 years ago, and therein lies our basic problem. We are no longer a moral society and thus under our current Constitution we will eventually cease to exist.

    May she rest in peace. "

    Cousin of Kaysha wrote on Jun 29, 2009 5:35 PM:

    " To all that have nothing nice to say!!! It does not matter what time of day she was outside. That does not give any one a reason to shot at anyone. Why would you shoot at a moving car it could have been anyone that passes on that street. It is sad because not only did Kaysha loess her life, but another child has lost his because he is now in jail. Not only do I pray for my family i pray for the family of the shooter. "

    Jarrick Augustine wrote on Jun 29, 2009 5:20 PM:

    " ya'll keep mentioning the time, but keep in mind that she was with a sister of age and a cousin of age., and if anybody knows her mother Althea you would know it not a case of non supervision, and her father Kevin hadf to be alerted of the incident offshore. so what im saying is get your facts straight before you go passing judghement. "

    iggy wrote on Jun 29, 2009 3:45 PM:

    " Sure, we show people how wrong it is to kill people...by killing people!! The DISTINCTION is, the LAW ABIDING citizens kill off the NON-LAW ABIDING citizens...survival of the fittest, if you will. If someone kills a loved one of mine, the law says I can't kill them in retaliation. So the GOOD people have banded together to pass a law that says, KILL...and be killed. Great idea..a conservative view, to be sure. But I've always said, A liberal is just ONE personal tragedy away from becoming a conservative. Those who can NOT hear, can still feel. "

    To all those suggesting the death penalty wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:47 PM:

    " Good idea, let's show people how wrong it is to kill people by...killing people. "

    private wrote on Jun 28, 2009 12:43 PM:

    " this is very sad,but the boy father and mother should go to jail. "

    Future wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:22 AM:

    " We can't predict the future but we can kinda get a feel for it with the things that are happening. I've always known New Iberia to be somewhat of an untamed animal. It hasn't changed and probably won't. We can't depend on the cops to be everywhere at once. What has to happen is morality from within us. Children have to be controled from the family unit, whatever that may be. Until that happens history will most likely repeat itself. All you suppose to be parents need to step up your game. "

    Heartless people wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:29 PM:

    " I do not understand all these people. It does not pay to say what if, where was,
    how could, the fact of the matter is it happened. No one can change that. I now see why the world is like it is.You use this site to bad mouth and agure about the fact of a dead 13 year old, sympothy comments are all they should allow, Shame on the newspaper for allowing this. and shame on you all. For god sakes a child is gone. "

    iggy wrote on Jun 27, 2009 1:35 PM:

    " Don't know that the sheriff's patrol could have done ANYTHING, because you can't stop someone for riding around at ANY hour of the day. THAT is called PROFILING and HARASSMENT..and because of all the political correctness, THAT is not allowed. BUT, had the patrolman SEEN that car, containing what we now know was a MURDERER, and PROFILING and HARASSMENT were not such "dirty" words, a little girl would not have died. If we don't bring ourselves down in the gutter to THEIR leve to get them, rest assured they're not coming up to OUR level to turn themselves in!!! "

    Teacher and Parent wrote on Jun 27, 2009 12:50 PM:

    " My God be with the family of Kaysha at this heartbreaking time of need.
    Say what you want on this forum, I work at AMS let me tell you she was a stand up young girl. I have been in Wal-Mart in the early morning hours and young children of ALL races have been in there with and without parents. I guess there is no problem if you are in there asking them to get materials for you at 4 and 5 am at the Black Friday sale! Please leave these parents alone and let them mourn! "

    OK wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:33 AM:

    " Lets see Ackal said he was going to have more patrol on the streets.What happened,if the law-enforcement would have been patroling the street they would have seen these kids roaming the street and maybe this little girls life would have been saved.Yes,I agree this child should have been at home asleep but those boys should have been asleep too.It still did not give those boys the right to kill this little girl.Where were the parents of those boys and where did they get that gun?They got that gun somewheres not from the sky. "

    Concerned Parent wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:00 AM:

    " My child will be at Westgate this year and recently went to AMS. She knew the poor girl who was shot. I am so sorry for her family I cannot imagine the pain that you feel from this loss.

    I was reading in the newspaper the article about the shooting and saw that the shooter, only being 14, if (when) convicted and charged with murder will have a chance of getting out of prison at the age of 31. Where is the justice if this happens? "

    sally breaux wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:02 AM:

    " a 13 year old girl had no buisness being out at that time of morning anyway "

    4merIberian wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:02 PM:

    " 1st, Parents can try to be around 24/7, and can be the very best in every way.Teens are very impressionable.No matter what kind of a parent you are, teens go thru a stage at a certain point where they believe their friends know more than their parents. Furthermore,these parents are gonna go through an incredible rangr of emotions including guilt.They don't need anyone else to load it on them.How about some community support for the family? Bullets don't see age or color.These parents need PRAYER & support.why don't some of Y'all try to be helpful for a change? DUH!! "

    TO brings me to tears wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:54 PM:

    " I understand how you feel b/c I feel the same way and I don't even know this child and my heart aches b/c this is such a senseless death. I can't understand the pain her family must feel and I pray for all those negative people who don't have anything better to do but pick out what they want in this situation. She DIED and someone must be held accountable for this. This family is in PAIN have so darn respect people! "

    sick wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:28 PM:

    " Start giving these little killers the death penality instead of a slap on the wrist. People blame guns, if it werent a gun it would be a knife or a baseball bat.They have so many of these little criminals and no place to put them. We can solve this problem do what other countries do , if you commit a violent crime you are put to death. You cant reabilitate this garbage. "

    Tim Buck Too wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:01 PM:

    " Anyway you look at this story it is sad and a terrible tragedy. I feel sorry for that poor mother who let her child go to Wal Mart and then the little girl never comes back How sad that must be what a loss. "

    What is this world coming to wrote on Jun 26, 2009 4:40 PM:

    " My prayers go out to her family. I did not know the baby girl who died but I know her dad side of the family and I pray that GOD help them and guide them through these rough times. I pray for both families b/c they are both kids and I believe that justice will prevail in this case. "

    I agree wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:23 PM:

    " I look at this way , If she was in the streets at 3 am what kind of life was that lost, What does the others in the car think, Was it a lesson learned or will they continued to shop at 3 in the morning and ride around town. If you asked me that is just looking for trouble at that time. And yes I know this because I grew up in that area, and at those hours it was nothing but thugs and gangs in the streets. well like they say you can't blame the parents "

    truthful wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:35 AM:

    " Satan is using this medium to run rampantly among individuals. Remember to put God first in all that you do, even before you speak, talk or write on here.

    Be Blessed "

    Lawren wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:17 AM:

    " Regardless of the events surrounding this I am so sorry to the family of this child! No matter the reason she was out at 3 a.m. she should not have been murdered. Instead of making remarks against her parents let's focus on this killer who is also a child! The parents probably already take blame which I feel blame should be focused on this killer. May she rest in peace and God Bless the family! "

    Leger wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:00 AM:

    " First of all, It saddens me to hear about this little girl. Second of all, GUNS DO NOT KILL PEOPLE! I I own a gun so that I don't have to take slack from people who are careless and infringe their will upon my family or myself! I also think that the DEATH PENALTY should apply to the shooter regardless of his age!!! Shoot him in the back just as he shot that poor girl!! "

    PEACE wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:57 AM:

    " We are all God's children. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God is in control, not us. I pray that the family and friends will find the strength to get through this horrific lost. God is the answer and will always be the answer. "

    Teacher wrote on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM:

    " I am very sorry to hear about Kayasha. I am a teacher at AMS and see these kids daily. Most of you making comments on this site that are not from the West End know very little about what goes on. The problems that are arising out of the West End go very much farther than the community or the IPSO. I speak to probation officers daily and the comments are always the same. We can't do anything with the juvenile deliquents because there are no rooms in the juvenile facilities. "

    Hurting 4 u wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM:

    " First let me start by saying that my heart goes out to the family. Now I am going on both ends of the situation. First I blame the system where were them around that time of the morning when they should be patrolling the west end they are paired up with their buddy talking. I am a mother of 4, oldest being 19 and youngest being 6, and no matter how tired I am I can still hear my doors close. My point is--no matter the age those kids--all of them should have been HOME. "

    NightNurse wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:44 PM:

    " Where's all that support and those kind words that went out to the lady who left the baby in the car? Are you people serious?! A child's life has been taken away--senselessly--no by accident. The people she left behind need prayers and uplifting. Yes, this happened at 3am, but it may bave very well happened in the daylight hours. Where's the compassion? Those who are so quick to point fingers--be careful because karma comes around...a car accident with you at the wheel can claim your child and you may be blamed one day--then what? Compassion? "

    proud american wrote on Jun 25, 2009 7:50 PM:

    " Caliguy55 getting rid of guns for the law abiding citizens of this country will not help. Do you actually think this 14 year old bought this gun at Academy. When citizens loose there right to bare arms than only the criminals will have guns.
    Guns DO NOT kill people. people kill people. Ask any criminal what he fears the most. That his would be victim has a gun. THE PROBLEM IS THE LIBERALS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE TO SOFT TO PUT A KILLER IN THE GROUND, HARD ENOUGH TO TAKE A BABY'S LIFE IN THE WOMB. GOD HELP US "

    Tonette J. wrote on Jun 25, 2009 3:57 PM:

    " TIME for PRAYER

    Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you.Allow your healing hands to heal us all, Touch our souls with your compassion for others. Touch our hearts with your courage and infinite love for all. Touch our minds with your wisdom, that our mouths may always proclaim your praise. Teach us to reach out to you, and please help us to lead others by example. May GOD be with each and everyone of us. Althea and Family my heart truly goes out to u all. GOD IS always "

    Chell wrote on Jun 25, 2009 3:46 PM:

    " There was a time when the phrase " it takes a village to raise a child" really meant something. I knew that if I was going to do something wrong, that anyone that saw me would not only say something to me but, they would go straight to my parents. It is time to become a true community again. In these difficult times, help each other more. We should be working on becoming a true community again. The strength of many can help to end violence. We only have to say enough is enough. "

    A life long resident wrote on Jun 25, 2009 3:00 PM:

    " The only thing that is important here is that a sweet young child has lost her life. She has not had the time to grow up and her parents are grieving. Pointing blame and offering unsympathetic advice does no one any good. NO one wins here. A child is dead and the person who did this has also lost their life. Anything else is a moot and invalid point. So please spare the finger pointing and offer sympathy. A gun is not the answer for the problems. "

    Caliguy55 wrote on Jun 25, 2009 2:41 PM:

    " A 14 year old boy with a gun. Only in the United States or those countries where it's acceptable to use children as soldiers. I sure wish there was someway to get rid of every privately owned firearm in this country, but I know it's impossible with the present 2nd Amendment. It just too bad the Founders didn't get to witness the great harm this Amendment would later do to our country and its citizens. If they had, I seriously doubt there would be the present 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. "

    LW wrote on Jun 25, 2009 2:00 PM:

    " Kevin & Althea may the Creator keep you & your family under his shadow. I am deeply heartbroken for you. I left NI almost fifteen years ago and it's distressing to see some things never change. To all you negative ones, this was a child! Her death not only affects her family but a community. You should be ashamed but I will pray you never know the loss this family & community is experiencing. "

    Area Resident wrote on Jun 25, 2009 1:55 PM:

    " to T.B. Williams: I am sorry but I really have to disagree with you. A sixteen year old could have been driving. And if this was the case then they were all violating the law by being out at 3:00am. There is a curfew law.
    Mixon Street was the place I lived when I was first married more than 30 years ago. There was never trouble, nice trailers and a place people wanted to live. When we moved out 8 years after moving in, it was time. cont'd "

    David wrote on Jun 25, 2009 1:33 PM:

    " Tough break for the family of the victim , May GOD comfort you in your time of need . May HE also bring to justice the criminal . How can these teenage persons have access to guns ? What justification can they have to fire upon a passing vehicle ? Why are these destructive teens out on the street past midnight ? What happened to the curfew ? Why blame the victim of other peoples rage ? What happened to common sense ? "

    signlady wrote on Jun 25, 2009 1:29 PM:

    " It doesn't matter the time of day the child was out. Most will say, If she wasn't out there it wouldn't have happened. WRONG! It would have happened to someone else. The animal who did this was looking to kill. it didn't matter the age, skin color, or gender. So please pray for the family. Burying a child is a difficult thing to do.
    To the family. You are in my prayers. "

    To To Tina wrote on Jun 25, 2009 1:24 PM:

    " I see i struck a nerve with you. My point was that it can happen everywhere not just the west end. I lived on that side as well and was robbed. As I can see from your post when the tables are turned it doesn't feel so good huh? There is alot of good people on the west end as well. I may have brought up a situation but i didn't say anything bad I asked a question about it. What makes it ok to question these parents? maybe some get swept under the rug whyisthat? "

    gimmie wrote on Jun 25, 2009 12:50 PM:

    " Have you noticed an obvious trend among the leftist posters? They go from name-calling to personal attacks when reality is pointed out to them.

    They have no substantive arguments to back up their looney reasoning, so they attack and make personal slams against the rational people who are simply pointing out reality. These people are the ones who want to ignore and make excuses for the ongoing shooting circus . "

    To Tina wrote on Jun 25, 2009 10:31 AM:

    " Looks like you are bitter about the people who choose to live on the "high side" of town to get away from the crime-ridden west-end. Your post shows ignorance by bringing-up a hurtful incident from the past. Their family members don't need to be reminded of this horrible crime. Why don't YOU show some compassion for that family and keep comments like that to yourself. "

    Patrice C. McGruder wrote on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 AM:

    " Althea and Kevin,if you'll need anything please know that I'm here for ya'll. Just remember God is still in control. I love ya and will continue to pray for peace and strength for you and your family. I know this is a hard pill to swallow. It is hard for a parent to bury their child especially being so young, however we know God is not going to give you more than you can bear. Again I Love Ya with all my heart. God Bless you, Kevin and the girls "

    brings me to tears wrote on Jun 25, 2009 10:09 AM:

    " When i read this story,tears just rolled
    down my face,I can't imagine the pain
    her family must be feeling to lose such a
    beatiful child,I wish there was something
    we could do to do away with all this non-sense.

    And for u negative people SHUT UP! "

    friend of a friend wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 AM:

    " This is a sad situation! I knew kaysha and she was a beautiful young lady with a very beutiful personality. Everyones talking about the parents. You cant blame this on the parents because of the simple fact the parents have jobs and cant stay up all night to watch the kids and everyone should know that. No one ever knows whats gonna happen. No one is the blame for this except for the shooter a 14 yr old KID HAS NO RIGHT to have a weapon! REALLY! this sitation can happen to anyone. My best reguards go out tothefamily! "

    Patrice C. McGruder wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 AM:

    " Althea and Kevin, I'm so sorry about the loss of Kaysha. The last time I saw her she was laughing and having a good time at your house. This tragedy has broken my heart,,she was considered a neice to Bro and I. It is going to be so hard to visit you and your family when I come to New Iberia and not see her beautiful face, her smile lite up the room. Althea, you're like a sister to me. I feel your pain. Kevin, Althea, and girls just remember God has his arms wrapped around each one of you. "

    LibertyBelle wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 AM:

    " TB Williams and Neworleanscajun were right on the mark with comments. This forum has been wrongly directed at the 13 year old and her family. I should be able to drive anywhere in this city at 3AM without fear of being shot. The real focus needs to be on the parents of the 14 year old who did the shooting. And what about the two adults arrested who were with the juvenile? Why are you people not angry at that? "

    Gilley wrote on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 AM:

    " Kevin and Althea, I am really sorry to have received this news while in China. However, my prayers go out to you and your family. Your daughters were just like my nieces and it saddens me to no end. "

    leave us alone wrote on Jun 25, 2009 12:33 AM:

    " Shame on the DI for allowing these comments. Is this freedom of speech or freedom of ingnorance. "

    mom of 15 17 year old wrote on Jun 24, 2009 10:53 PM:

    " To all the perfect people out there. To all of you that are focused on why was this 13 year old out at 3 am., and where were the parents. why not ask the same question about the 14 year old shooter and the other guys with him. this could as easily have happen to you or your child. so remember that when commenting. how would you feel if negative comments were made about your loved one? This child was the victim in this situation. My prayers go out to the family. god bless. "

    LB wrote on Jun 24, 2009 10:36 PM:

    " My prayers are with the family "

    neworleanscajun wrote on Jun 24, 2009 10:21 PM:

    " What a sad, sad thing to happen to this beautiful child and her family. May God help the Augustines through their grief.

    zzrider's post is right on! The OUTRAGE should be directed toward the armed teenage thugs randomly shooting innocent people. New Iberia today reminds me of New Orleans a few decades ago, and look at my hometown now...the most violent city in the country and the third most murderous (after Carracas and Cape Town) in the world according to a recent poll reported by CNN. This is not looking good. "

    T.B. Williams III wrote on Jun 24, 2009 9:05 PM:

    " It's time for someone to speak sense to this situation, and I will be that person to speak that truth. What needs to be addressed in this situation is the 14 year old boy who pointed and fired the weapon at a car. When a family is grieving for the death of an innocent young person, it is extremely heartless to speak of a lack of parenting. If a 12 year old was going to Wal-mart, she was not driving herself. which means she was with a person of an old enough age to attend to her. "

    US Veteran wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM:

    " What does race have to do with a child being murdered. Kaysha did not deserve to be murdered. Pray for her family and STOP worrying about race. "

    Need some backup... wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM:

    " We need to get the reserves in here to clean up the streets of New Iberia. There are robberies almost everyday and night. Listen to the police scanner and yoiu'd know how bad it is getting here. All of thiis is not being reported.Now there are kids being killed on the streets. Something needs to be done quick. The other night a woman was being chased by another with a knife. Also 4 males walking down Iberia street iwith Masks on. There are more things going on than people know. "

    justme wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM:

    " First off everyone needs to get over the black/white issue. We're talking about no more hopes or dreams for a precious little girl. I am sorry for the family but more so for the child. It's time to get the drugs & thugs off OUR streets. Time to make things right for the safety of OUR society. God bless this family in their time of need. Lastly these young wanta be thugs need to be thankful that was not my child. "

    Karen Lightfoot wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM:

    " Althea and Kevin, I want to express my deepist sympothy for you and your family. If you need anything please know that I am here. It could have been one of my children or someone who is writing these cruel opinions children.

    My suggestion to them is Clean up your house before you try to clean someone elses. Althea is a great person and a wonderful mother.

    Where are your children? "

    Karen Lightfoot wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:58 PM:

    " My heart and prayers for Kaysha, her parents and siblings. Yes, you could say what was a 13 yr old doing out that time of morning, it wouldn't be my child, where were the parents, you could ask all those questions, but the bottom line is this child was not hanging on a street corner, or selling drugs, or just getting into trouble. For someone to take a life if it's a 13 yr old or a 93 yr old is wrong. "

    Divine Divas wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:35 PM:

    " We would first like to take the time out to say how truly sorry we are about the lost of your wonderful and beautiful daughter. We remember Kaysha , she volunteered at our first annual car wash in front of Taco Bell last month. She was always smiling and laughing with her friends that were also helping out too. She was so awesome that we had decided to make her a Jr. Diva! Now, cause of this senseless act she is no longer with us but she will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Always, Divine Divas! "

    Mrs. Texas wrote on Jun 24, 2009 6:14 PM:

    " I thank GOD nothing happen to my kids, but my son was suppose to be riding with his 27 yr old brother in the area where we lived in texas. when my phone rang and it was my 14 yr old telling me they will be late. I ask why and he told me they were in a club in St. Martinville, La. One of my sons was in new iberia that i had to get messages to him to bring them both home. Where was I? Home in the state of Texas. Where was He? Louisiana. Bad Parent? "

    NI Teacher wrote on Jun 24, 2009 6:07 PM:

    " Now is not the time for judgment. The important thing is that a beautiful innocent child is lost. I knew Kaysha. She was a good kid. I will keep her family in my prayers. All children deserve to grow up in a safe neighborhood where they can be outside no matter what time of day or night it is. She will be missed by those who knew her. Please pray for her family and friends. "

    Mrs. Texas wrote on Jun 24, 2009 6:02 PM:

    " I have 3 kids. When I would go to bed, my 13 yr old would leave. My 15 yr old had a girl getting in through the window according to a neighbor at 2 or 3 am.
    I would get up in the morning and wake them up for school and it was like they slept all night. I can't stay up to watch them because my husband and i worked 12 hour shifts daily. You can't blame the parents. Well maybe we need to quit work and receive goverment assistance. then we can watch them. "

    Unknow wrote on Jun 24, 2009 5:55 PM:

    " I will pray for the girl family, This needs to stop!!! stupied people with guns. Now all we can do is pray for her family "

    To Outrage wrote on Jun 24, 2009 5:39 PM:

    " You jumped on this story without knowing anything about this family who by the way is suffering a tremendous lost of their child. Where is your compassion? Shame on you ! Your post only shows ignorance and is hurtful so dont be suprised by the response you get. This childs grandmother is one of the nicest ladies you could ever meet. Did you ask the same questions some years back when one brother killed another on the high side of town? just wondering. By the way im caucasian born and raised on the west end of town. "

    DeJaun again wrote on Jun 24, 2009 5:32 PM:

    " For those who didn`t know Kaysha was with family when she was shot.It was not a joy ride "

    DeJaun Logan Pierre wrote on Jun 24, 2009 4:22 PM:

    " First you all dont know the family.the augustines are some of the nicest people ever.i dont care if my kid is out at 5 in the morning , she still doesnt deserve to get shot. the previous comments left on this page are rude, and ignorant. i was a friend of kaysha and young as i am , i know that its ridiculous to post comments of that nature. Instead of sending the negative comments,why dont you send flowers and words of encouragement. I love kaysha ,and her family.she was just in the wrong spot. "

    me. wrote on Jun 24, 2009 2:40 PM:

    " People want to talk about what she was doing out but maybe she was with family members.Okay,its not like the girl was getting in the car and just knew WOW,I am going to get shot.People act like she was out on the corner or something.For god sakes the young lady was in a car most likely minding her own business,not knowing she was going to die.Society need to stop trying to down people and get together to stop all this violence that is going on. "

    REALLY wrote on Jun 24, 2009 11:24 AM:

    " Do you know how rediculous you sound??? Outrage!!! A young girl's life has been taken and without knowing any of the facts behind it, you turn it to racism?! And even more you say that if he is black he's innocent?? Tell that to the all the jails filled with blacks. Black people maybe many things, but innocent in a case where were guilty is not one of them. If a black person did the crime you can best believe he or she will do the time. "

    Bocefus wrote on Jun 24, 2009 11:11 AM:

    " These things will happen I suppose "

    Taxpayer wrote on Jun 24, 2009 10:12 AM:

    " What a tragic lost of life on the west end again. It is all to common in that area and none of the so called black leaders will stand up for their people. Maybe if we put new sidewalks and street lights on Mixon street that will change the attitude of these thugs!!! "

    interesting wrote on Jun 24, 2009 9:57 AM:

    " This is truly sad. I see this took place in the city. IPSO already has a suspect. Yet, the city wants the service from the sheriff but does not want to pay what they are worth. Everything is inflated today and I would imagine it takes alot of money to operate the sheriff's department. The city needs to wake up or they will have law enforcement, if you call it that like when Sid was sheriff. The city better do some deep soul searching immediately. "

    Concern citizen wrote on Jun 24, 2009 9:23 AM:

    " First off, my prayers go out to the family of this little girl. And to outrage this is not a race issue, shame on you. I go to walmart myself late at night and i see lots of kids hanging out in the store, black and white. Someone life was taken and you are making a joke about the situation.
    This just tell me you are a simple minded person. Don't make comments about a situation if you don't have anything proper to say. "

    Johnny wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:25 AM:

    " LuLu, You Sound Ignorant! "

    Ashamed wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 AM:

    " I cant believe tht a perso would use this forum to bad mouth the family of a dead little girl!!! It is summertime, and you dont know the circumstances on why the girl was out that time of night. I can only imagine what that little girls family is going through right now, and if you had were a decent human being you would not have made a stupid, disrespectful comment like that. My prayers go out to that little girl's family, and OUTRAGE I will pray for you. "

    LibertyBelle wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:55 AM:

    " Heard from a little bird that the suspects were caught immediately. Hurrah for the IPSO! "

    Hum wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:52 AM:

    " And we are expected to go shopping in that neighborhood, I don't think so! "

    Better New Iberia wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 AM:

    " It is not about black or white, it is about the sensless murders and the unconcern about life. Not sure if it was accidental or the 13 yr old was not the target, but there are so many guns on the street it is ridiculous. This is a life cut WAY too short. U now get killed just riding down the street? Wow!!! And Ackal is talking about laying off the whole department if he doesn't get the $5.2 million he wants...that'll be nice. This city will be in turmoil. "

    Concerned citizen wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 AM:

    " Regardless of the age this is someones child and life so don't go there !! "

    Mom of 4 wrote on Jun 24, 2009 2:19 AM:

    " To the family and friends of this young girl, you are in my prayers. Kaysha was a sweet, beautiful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I am so sorry for your loss. "

    Tanner C. Lafleur wrote on Jun 24, 2009 12:45 AM:

    " Instead of pointing fingers at the parents or perpetator for that matter, why don't you offer a word of encourgement or prayer to the grieving family? A childs life has been lost and all you ignorant people can focus on is the time this tragedy happened. My prayers and deepest condolences goes out to the family. This child was from a close knit, loving and supportive family and they by no means deserve the horror they have been forced to endure. God have mercy on you, in your ignorance and on us all! "

    unkown wrote on Jun 23, 2009 11:51 PM:

    " Hello to the ones that comment but look you cant always knock a parent for not doing there job. Iam sure if there is a emergency where you dont go to wal-mart late at night also how do you know if the girl wasnt with her mom or person of audority??? also thats not the point everyone have the right to do what he/she please that dosent mean anyone have the right to kill another person because there 13 and out at 3 in the morning. You all are focus on the wrong things istead of mourning for the child "

    Bi-racial wrote on Jun 23, 2009 10:25 PM:

    " Why does everything always end up being a race issue? This is a sad story. It doesn't matter the race of the victim or the culprit. You however are right to question the whereabouts of the parents. Children that age should not be out at that time of the night. I feel sorry for them because I can not imagine the guilt they may feel but ultimately it is the shooter's fault. I wish people in this area would stop making a race issue out of every story. "

    mizunderstood wrote on Jun 23, 2009 10:18 PM:

    " I don't know outrage, whether you are being sarcastic or not. Whether the killer was white or black, they still should be punished the same way. This is not about race, This is about a young girls death. Wherever the parents were, I am sure they knew where there daughter was. Sometimes things happen when least expected. That is life. "

    Appalled at OUTRAGE wrote on Jun 23, 2009 10:10 PM:

    " Regardless of the fact that a child of that age was out at that time may God bless the family on the loss of a little angel. "

    Les wrote on Jun 23, 2009 9:53 PM:

    " I don't care what color this 13 year old child was or what color the people who did the shooting. I't a shame such a young life was taken before her time.
    Get all the facts. How do you know this girl wasn't with her parents. Something has to be done. Too many young lives are being wasted for no reason at all. I have a young child at home and it sadens my heart when young people die for no reason. "

    LOST FOR WORDS wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:39 PM:

    " I am wondering the samel. What is a 13 yr old doing out @ 3:am. This makes not since. Why do we have a curfew if it is not enforced. If she was coming from Wal-Mart with other young kids why didnt someone call the law!
    We need to pray for her family! "

    To OUTRAGE wrote on Jun 23, 2009 7:41 PM:

    " I'll give you some outrage. You don't know the story, you have no clue as to what went down. AND even then you'd be wise to stop making mess. A little girl was killed, a life taken from family and friends. Shame on you for instigating. They have enough to handle without having to swat flies. Now go to your room and think about what you just did. "

    Concern Parent wrote on Jun 23, 2009 7:32 PM:

    " My prayers go out to the family. Parents its time for us to become involved in our children's lives. We should know where I kids are at all times. There was no reason a 13 year old she be out without her parents at that time of night. Same thing goes for the parents of the shooter. A life is too precious. Yes it was wrong place, wrong time but they should have been at home at that time. There is nothing to go ride and see on Mixon at that time. Always the good one. "

    Holly wrote on Jun 23, 2009 6:46 PM:

    " I miss you Kayshaa!
    Gone but Never Forgotten!
    Love you Friendd!
    School wont be the same without you! "

    In shock wrote on Jun 23, 2009 6:19 PM:

    " Some people are concerned about the wrong thing at a time like this. Let the family mourn and get through this tough time. My prayers go out to the family. "

    zzriderr wrote on Jun 23, 2009 5:27 PM:

    " I agree. where is the outrage!! Where is the protest, marches, condemnation!! We are ready to point fingers when its a color thing but we wont point fingers at ourselves which is where it belongs on these ocassions. Thugs with no education, no jobs, no expectations, hanging pants, smell of reefer and we tolerate it, no high schoold degree, no job, send them to job corp, military training school, iran as day laborers, just get them outa the country and the parents too. you contribute nothing you deserve nothing. I'm black as black can be but right is right andwrongiswrong "

    WHAT wrote on Jun 23, 2009 5:16 PM:

    " Outrage please get it together. Don't make this a race issue. A 13 year life is gone because of foolishness. Lets wait to hear all the facts before we judge the parents. Like you don't know kids who sneak out when their parents are asleep. Thats why New Iberia is the way it is now. Because of idiots like you, OUTRAGE!!!! "

    Parent wrote on Jun 23, 2009 5:07 PM:

    " Outrage, what are you talking about? You need to think before you write or speak about something you are unaware of. What do the family need the Rev. or Al Sharpton for besides PRAYS at this moment in their lives. Regardless if he is black, white, purple or green justice needs to be served. An innoncent child was killed. I truly think when the truth comes out, she was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. By the way, it happened on Mixon so what does West End have to do with it? "

    ERH wrote on Jun 23, 2009 4:56 PM:

    " He is a case where the parents should be prosecuted with the shooter.The parents or parent needs to be needs to be held accountable.The Sheriff needs to take this and run with it.Start putting parents in jail for not taking care of their children. "

    Prespective wrote on Jun 23, 2009 4:55 PM:

    " A child lost her life. It's not her fault someone decided to shoot her.

    Please think before you comment. "

    Response to Stupid People and Stupid Comments Outrage wrote on Jun 23, 2009 4:28 PM:

    " For your information Outrage, kids sneak out the house all the time. You obviously don't know the whole story nor do you know that little girl or her parents so you need to keep your negative comments to yourself! "

    Miss. Texas wrote on Jun 23, 2009 4:03 PM:

    " My heart goes out to the family of the little girl. She was a beautiful, helpful, thougthful angel with loving, kind and wonderful parents. My daughter, family and many others who knew her will miss her. This is not really a good time to judge parents or the angel that pass away. I stopped by to find details related to the incident. Disappointed about the postings. "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:50 PM:

    " TO OUTRAGE: How about showing some compassion for her famly? I work nites and sleep days. You are way out of line. "

    to wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:34 PM:

    " From my understanding, the young girl left the house, while her parents were asleep. "

    WOW wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:33 PM:

    " What the heck she was doing out at 3:00 in the morning? Was she with family? I know when I was 13, I would not have been out, and my parents wouldnt have taken me out at that time, either!! "

    just me wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:24 PM:

    " what was a 13 yr. old doing out & at walmarts at 3am???? Parents are the main reason our kids are like they are!!! "

    Disgusted wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:20 PM:

    " Dear outraged. Why do you assume that the girl was black? Just becuase of the side of town it happened on I guess. You should be ashamed. My guess is your white and you are jealous becuase black folk are taking action for once huh! Such a shame. "

    Mike wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:11 PM:

    " That was my first thought as LuLu, what is a 13 year old doing out at 3am and where were her parents. The parents should be charged along with the murderer "

    breese wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:26 PM:

    " Typical New Iberia, always playing the race games.That's how come things are the way they are, because you all are always playing the race game..Where were the parents.? Most likely at home, just like you were. This problem that New Iberia Has, goes far beyond just the parents..Government has a major part of this also..Yes, what are 13 and 14 years old kids doing out at that time..1) sending a kid to Walmart at that time is no justifaction.What part of New Iberia was the kids in the car from.I bet no where near Mixon Street, "

    bg wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:25 PM:

    " to OUTRAGE:What's your friggin point other than trying to stir up some hate... "

    Former NISH parent wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:21 PM:

    " This is so sad! People need to wake up and parent their children. "

    Kim wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:08 PM:

    " I am so sorry that this happened to a young life. I know that fingers are going to be pointed at the parents for different reasons and I just pray that others learn from mistakes made. That being said, I know the parents will be greiving for this young life. I will keep your family in my prayers. "

    No one wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:04 PM:

    " Why does everything have to be about white or black?? Does the color really even matter?? What matters is that there is an innocent young girl, who doesn't get the chance to live!! Think people, think! "

    My Friend wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:01 PM:

    " That little girl was my life time friend we grew up together. She might have made a mistake by going out at 3am but she was a good little girl. her life will be dearly missed my my family and others. She will miss her true hobby: cheerleading. she had just made the team. i really and truly hurts to see all the comments about her famiy and her choices. "

    Cocosaint wrote on Jun 23, 2009 2:01 PM:

    " In reference to Outgage

    How ignorant are you.... This could have happen to anyones child....As parents yes we like to think that we know how kids every move but we do not... I just pray that this never happens to anyone you may know... It is truly a shame for you to have made such an ignorant comment.. Once again this could have happen to anyone.. We should be supporting the family.... it is not a black or white issue... this a child who has lost her life!!!... "

    Monica N. wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:59 PM:

    " 1st of all before anyone judge the parents, send the parents some sympathy, because you all dont know the full story. Secondly this is a horrific loss for anyone. I have a 13-year old and thinking about this is utterly heartbroken. I would like to extend my prayers to the family. May God be with you in this time of need. "

    To Outrage wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:58 PM:

    " I am outraged at YOU.

    Where are your parents? "

    Me wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:58 PM:

    " I could not have said it better. "

    To The Family wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:54 PM:

    " Sorry for your loss. May God gve you all peace and strength to endure.

    God Bless! "

    Mary wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:42 PM:

    " It doesn't matter at this point where the parent was because this child has lost her life and the parents lost a child. Sisters and brothers lost a sibling. Less be more sympathetic to this situation. It doesn't matter the color of this coward who chose to shout an innocent person. "

    Family Friend wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:34 PM:

    " This is for LuLu and anyone else who think that the parents were not concerned about their child. They are good parents and sometimes children seek out of the house without parents knowing. I sure you probably tried it once or twice when you were young.

    Please don't make comments if you don't have the complete story!!!!! "

    Ted wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:30 PM:

    " How many more of these will we see now that the sheriff has cut back on patrols? "

    dear outrage wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:20 PM:

    " Who are you to judge these parents. As a parent do you stay up all night to make sure your kids are safe in their beds., That I doubt, If your kids are Angels and never get into any mischief hats off to you!!! I am a parent and have good kids but what they do once I am sleeping I will never know. I just hope I never have to find out this way. I guess That makes be a bad parent.
    This pain will never go away. Hope you never have to bear their cross. "

    AC wrote on Jun 23, 2009 12:36 PM:

    " I am outraged every time anyone is shot. Much less a person who likely should not have even been out of her house at the time it happens. On top of that, it was probably not intended to even hit her. Such a shame, I hope the person who did this person rots in jail for the rest of their lives. Also, don’t make this about race. Not everything has to be about race just to let everyone know. Especially considering she very well could have been white. "

    OUTRAGE wrote on Jun 23, 2009 11:24 AM:

    " Wow, wheres the uproar from the Rev. or Al Sharpton or all the others. A young girls life wasted. Where are the parents of these individuals at 3 in the morning? If this murderer is a white person, Lord help him. And if it is black....hes innocent!
    Shame on all u lazy parents who have kids and dont want to actually do the job!
    WHERES THE OUTRAGE!!!! "

    LuLu wrote on Jun 23, 2009 10:49 AM:

    " What was a 13 year old doing out at 3am? "

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