BOGALUSA, La. – A 33-year-old man from Bogalusa, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a mass shooting that occurred in May of 2020. Vincent Peters was sentenced on Jan. 3 for federal firearm and drug violations connected to the shooting, announced by the Department of Justice. He had pleaded guilty to the charges in September of the previous year.
According to the DOJ, Peters was part of an “unauthorized assembly” during Phase 1 of the COVID-19 pandemic, described as a “Celebration of Life,” where a shootout took place between two groups. The incident resulted in 13 people being shot, with four individuals sustaining serious injuries. Ten guns were fired during the event, and Peters admitted to firing one of the guns during the incident.
In addition to the firearm charges, a follow-up investigation revealed that Peters was also selling illegal drugs. As a result, he was sentenced to 120 months for his firearm charge, 169 months for his drug charges, and an additional 60 months for possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime.
The mass shooting not only resulted in physical harm to several individuals but also highlighted the seriousness of firearm and drug violations. The sentencing of Peters serves as a reminder of the legal consequences associated with such criminal activities, particularly in the context of public safety and the enforcement of federal laws.
In conclusion, Vincent Peters, from Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for federal firearm and drug violations stemming from his involvement in a mass shooting in May of 2020. The incident, which left 13 people injured, underscores the gravity of illegal firearm and drug activities, and the legal repercussions associated with such actions.