Tragedy Strikes St. John the Baptist Parish: Young Girl and Uncle Fall Victim to Misdirected Retaliation Shooting
LAPLACE, La. — A tragic shooting in St. John the Baptist Parish claimed the lives of two innocent bystanders, escalating concerns about violence in the community. The incident, which unfolded in the quiet Sugar Ridge subdivision, resulted in the deaths of 11-year-old Simaya McClain and her 50-year-old uncle, Ron Tate, as they were preparing for a child’s birthday party. According to Sheriff Mike Tregre, the gunfire was not meant for the victims but for another …