The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men died after exchanging gunfire during a disturbance that culminated in a shooting the morning of Aug. 28 in the 4000 block of Southdown Mandalay Road.
What the sheriff’s office released
A news release from the sheriff’s office identified the deceased as Ferron Michael Ruffin Sr., 49, and Christopher Michael Prince Sr., 48. The release said deputies responded just before 11 a.m. to a report of a shooting following what was described as an ongoing disturbance.
When deputies arrived at the scene they found Ruffin lying in the driveway of the residence; he had suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Prince was also found with gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died, the release stated. The sheriff’s office said preliminary investigation indicated both men exchanged gunfire.
“Further investigation revealed that both Ruffin and Prince were involved in an ongoing disturbance, which led to both males exchanging gun fire at the scene,” the news release said.
Timeline
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Just before 11 a.m., Aug. 28 | Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 4000 block of Southdown Mandalay Road |
| On arrival | Ruffin found in driveway; Prince also found and taken to hospital |
| Later | Ruffin pronounced dead on scene; Prince died at hospital |
Investigation continuing
The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and that additional information will be released as it becomes available. No other details about the disturbance or any arrests were included in the initial release.
- Location: 4000 block of Southdown Mandalay Road, Terrebonne Parish
- Victims: Ferron Michael Ruffin Sr., 49; Christopher Michael Prince Sr., 48
- Status: Both men deceased; investigation ongoing
Why this matters to readers
News organisations often carry reports from jurisdictions that share a place name; this incident took place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, not Terrebonne, Quebec. Still, the gravity of the case — two fatalities from an apparent exchange of gunfire — underlines wider public-safety concerns that communities and law-enforcement agencies face across North America.
At this stage the facts released are limited. Readers seeking updates should monitor statements from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and local Louisiana media for developments such as motive, witness accounts or possible charges. If those new facts are released, they will help establish whether the shooting was the result of a private dispute, criminal activity, or other circumstances that may have broader implications.
Members of the public who may have information about the incident are typically asked by investigators to come forward; those details can be valuable to completing a timely and accurate picture of what occurred.
WE NEWS will follow this story and report any verified updates from the sheriff’s office or other official sources.
