Police arrest 4 suspects in connection to man’s shooting death in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Several suspects were arrested after a months-long investigation involving law enforcement agencies in neighboring parishes.

The Baton Rouge Police Department said the group of suspects have occasionally identified themselves as “Shiesty Gang Kartel,” or “SGK.”

Here’s what we know about the arrests made in connection to a fatal Baton Rouge shooting and separate crimes.

Four suspects charged in deadly Baton Rouge shooting

Police arrested four people in connection to a fatal February shooting:

• Dakhire Matthews, 18
• Steven Hackett, 18
• Christian Hardesty, 17
• Female juvenile

All four were charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, simple criminal damage to property and eight counts of aggravated criminal damage to property in connection to the death of Trevor Harrison, 27, on Feb. 15 in the 4600 block of Fairfields Avenue in Baton Rouge.

Matthews and Hardesty were apprehended in Livingston Parish and are in custody in that parish.

Hackett was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

The juvenile was booked into the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards released a statement after the arrests were announced, reiterating that Baton Rouge won’t “tolerate senseless violence.” Read his full statement below.

“Today, we commend the hard work and dedication of the Baton Rouge Police Department in bringing to justice the individuals responsible for the tragic killing of 27-year-old Trevor Harrison. Trevor was an innocent bystander, simply doing his job when his life was taken far too soon at 4660 Fairfields Avenue.

“Our hearts are with Trevor’s family, friends, and colleagues as they continue to grieve this unimaginable loss. While no arrest can ever replace the presence of a loved one, we hope this development brings some measure of peace to the community, and to those who knew and cared for him.

“This case is a solemn reminder of the tireless efforts our law enforcement officers put in every day—not just in this instance, but in every investigation that leads to justice being served. Their commitment to keeping our community safe and holding criminals accountable is unwavering, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

“Baton Rouge will not tolerate senseless violence. We will continue working alongside law enforcement, community leaders, and residents to ensure that justice is served, and that every person in our city feels safe where they live and work.”
EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards

Suspects charged linked to crimes in, near Baton Rouge

Multiple arrests were made after a joint investigation with law enforcement agencies in nearby parishes. Suspects face charges in connection to different crimes, including a series of car thefts and burglaries.

Investigating agencies:

• Baton Rouge Police Department
• East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office
• Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Louisiana State Police
• U.S. Marshal’s Taskforce
• ATF Baton Rouge

Investigators seized guns, fentanyl, a homemade gun suppressor and spent shell casing during search warrants.

An investigation is ongoing and more arrests are possible.

Suspects accused of multiple crimes in the Baton Rouge area:

• Christian Hardesty, 17
  • Charged with two counts of simple burglary in Livingston Parish.
• Khristian McManus, 17
  • Charged with theft of a motor vehicle in Baton Rouge.
• Dakhire Matthews, 18
  • Charged with simple burglary, theft of a firearm and theft of a motor vehicle in Baton Rouge.
  • Charged with five counts each of simple burglary, trespassing and criminal damage to property and two counts of theft of a motor vehicle in Ascension Parish.
  • Charged with two counts of vehicle burglary in Livingston Parish.
  • Police noted that Matthews was previously convicted of possession of a machine gun.
• Steven Hackett, 18
  • Police noted Hackett was previously arrested on a charge of theft of a firearm.
• Deonta White, 24
  • Charged with violation of a protective order, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm with CDS in Baton Rouge.
• Chance Hebrard, 23
  • Charged with six counts of theft of a motor vehicle and one count of obstruction of justice in Baton Rouge.
  • Charged with simple burglary of a vehicle, criminal trespass, simple criminal damage to property and theft of a motor vehicle over $25K in Ascension Parish.
  • Police noted Hebrard is in jail in Georgia.

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