The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted on Oct. 31, 2023 by the Lecompte Police Department for assistance in reference to an investigation in the 1900 block of US 71-South that resulted in the victim’s vehicle being hit by gunfire.
According to the initial report, a large disturbance occurred at this location and during this disturbance, numerous batteries were committed on two victims. Minutes after all parties separated, as victim’s waited for law enforcement to arrive, a red colored Kia Forte occupied by 2 subjects, entered the parking lot, exited the vehicle with a hand gun and began to run toward the victim’s vehicle. The victims fled the area with the suspects pursuing the victim’s down the roadway. Shortly after, the suspect vehicle returned and the victim’s vehicle was struck by gunfire. At the time of the incident, the victims vehicle was occupied by 2 adults and 3 juveniles. No injuries were reported.
Sheriff’s Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to begin their investigation. Through their investigation with witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, Ty’Juarr Dion Mix, 18 of Lecompte and Gatloyn O’bryan Blue, 27 also of Lecompte, were identified as suspects.
As their investigation continued, two other suspects were identified, Maxine Mix, 40 of Lecompte and Leola Renee Mix, 38 of Lecompte. Sheriff’s Detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause and warrants were obtained for all four suspects.
On November 11, 2023, Maxine S. Mix and Leola Renee Mix were booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center in reference to their warrants. Maxine Mix and Leola Mix were both released on a $3,000 bond the same day.
On November 12, 2023, Ty’Juarr Dion Mix was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center in reference to his warrants. Ty’ Juarr Mix remains in jail at the time of this release being held on a $651,000 bond.
Sheriff’s Detectives are actively seeking the location of Gatloyn O’bryan Blue in reference to his outstanding warrants. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Blue, contact Detective Shannon Hanks at 318-473-6727, Main Office at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-4437867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster app may also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for reward. P3 app: https://www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/index.htm
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Arrestee:
Ty’Juarr Dion Mix, 18
1505 Elm Street, Lecompte, LA
Charges:
5 counts attempted first degree murder
criminal conspiracy
Arrestee:
Maxine S. Mix, 40
1507 Maple Street, Alexandria, LA
Charges:
inciting a felony
simple battery
contributing to the delinquency of juveniles – releasable offense
criminal conspiracy
Arrestee:
Leola Renee Mix, 38
40 Goodwill Road, Lecompte, LA
Charges:
inciting a felony
simple battery
contributing to the delinquency of juveniles – releasable offense
criminal conspiracy
WANTED:
Gatloyn O’bryan Blue, 27
CHARGES:
5 counts attempted first degree murder