Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office releases statement regarding Chatham shooting

(Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office) – On or about August 17, 2025, the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a shooting that occurred at a party on Mt. Mariah Church Road in Chatham, Louisiana.

Deputies responded to the scene and located a large crowd as well as an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was inside a food trailer where she was working at the time of the incident. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Deputies and investigators immediately began processing the scene. Evidence was collected, and the investigation continued throughout the week.

Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that Kameron J. Heggar and Aldravion T. Taylor were responsible for the shooting. The suspects had fired shots at two male subjects in a passing vehicle. One of the rounds missed the vehicle and entered the food trailer, striking the victim.

The investigation also revealed that Djimon Lard and Jordon Cook acted as accessories after the fact.

On August 21, 2025, Djimon Lard was arrested on three counts of Accessory After the Fact. He is currently being held with no bond set.

On August 22, 2025, Jordon Cook was arrested on three counts of Accessory After the Fact. He is also being held with no bond set.

On August 26, 2025, Kameron J. Heggar and Aldravion T. Taylor turned themselves in to the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both were booked on one count of First Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder.

This remains an ongoing investigation.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for its assistance during this case.