Arrests made for Natchitoches homicide on July Street

The Natchitoches Police Department has made two arrests in connection with a homicide that happened on July Street on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Published: Sep. 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM CDT|Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 at 6:29 PM CDT
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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Police Department has made two arrests in connection with a homicide that happened on July Street on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

NPD said officers responded to the 800 block of July Street on Sept. 24 around 6:44 p.m. regarding gunshots in the area. It was determined that the victim, Matthew Daniels, 17, of Natchitoches, had left the area and was being transported to a local hospital. He was later pronounced dead at the medical center as a result of his injuries.

On Sept. 30, NPD said a 16-year-old juvenile was arrested without incident for second-degree murder. The juvenile was placed in a youth detention center in Jackson Parish.

Alasia Lashay Hamilton
Alasia Lashay Hamilton(NPD)

On Oct. 1, NPD said Alasia Lashay Hamilton, 20, of Natchitoches, was arrested for second-degree murder in the case. She was placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.

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