Detectives with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating additional witnesses to a fatal shooting that occurred Sept. 27, 2025, in Alexandria.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., patrol deputies responded to Club Super Daqx’s, located at 7533 U.S. 71 South, in reference to a shooting in the parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies learned that all five victims had already been transported to local hospitals by private vehicles.

Deputies secured the scene while sheriff’s detectives and the Crime Scene Unit began their investigation. Additional detectives responded to local hospitals and to Raising Cane’s – MacArthur Drive to secure and process evidence connected to the incident.

One victim, identified as Rakel Markez Morris, 27 of Alexandria, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

Through the investigation, detectives identified two suspects and arrests were made. Authorities believe additional witnesses may have information about the shooting, including cellphone video of the incident.

Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Detective John Skrobarcek with the Criminal Investigation Division at 318-473-6727, the RPSO Main Office at 318-473-6700, or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tipster app.

Crime Stoppers is a private, non-profit organization and is not a law enforcement agency.