According to Sheriff Jeff Wiley, 24-year-old Sylvester Leblanc was a victim of a homicide that occurred on Third Street in Donaldsonville shortly before 9 p.m. Monday night.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short while later.
This case is currently under investigation and additional details may be available at a later date.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-621-4636 or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers at 235-344-STOP (7868). To be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers immediately.