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Sheriff: Student killed, 1 injured after shooting at Maringouin apartment complex

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Maringouin on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Deputies were called to the 77200 block of Ridgewood Drive around 6 p.m. about a reported shooting.

Sheriff Brett Stassi said Derrien Scott, 17, of Maringouin, was killed and a 19-year-old man was injured in the shooting. The latter was transported to the hospital and is receiving treatment for his injuries.

According to Stassi, Scott was a high school senior in the Iberville Parish School District.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Superintendent Dr. Louis Voiron released the following statement.

“The Iberville Parish School District is saddened to confirm the death of one of its students, a senior, who passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained during an incident that occurred in Maringouin.

“Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and teachers during this difficult time. The District asks the media and the public to respect the privacy of the student’s family during their time of grief. 

“Together, we will support every member of our school family.”

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