Following a Wednesday night shooting that wounded a Ruston man, four suspects are in custody with at least one more arrest expected.
Ruston Police spokesperson Lt. Kayla Loyd said Friday morning that Breydon Shelbon, 17; Jaden Shelbon, 17; Issac Loyd, 17; and a 16-year-old juvenile whose name is being withheld—all of Farmerville—were arrested Thursday following the investigation of the shooting at the Twin Lakes Apartments off West Alabama Avenue.
Loyd said on June 17, at about 8:40 p.m., officers with the Ruston Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the area of the 2300 block of West Alabama Avenue.
As officers arrived on scene, they were told a man with a gunshot wound had arrived at Northern Louisiana Medical Center seeking treatment for injuries received during the incident. RPD investigators responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Investigators obtained surveillance footage from the area and were able to see the shooting as it occurred. The video revealed two individuals exchanged gunfire while standing among a group of people. Investigators were also able to obtain descriptions of vehicles involved in the incident.
Through further investigation, detectives positively identified one of the vehicles involved and obtained its license plate information. At approximately midnight, investigators, assisted by Ruston Patrol Officers, the Grambling Police Department, and the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, responded to a residence associated with the vehicle.
Officers determined that several occupants of the vehicle resided at the location; however, the alleged shooter was not present. Investigators were able to confirm no additional individuals were injured during the incident.
As the investigation continued, detectives identified one of the shooters as a 16-year-old juvenile from Farmerville.
On June 18, 2026, with assistance from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Farmerville Police Department, detectives executed search warrants at two residences in Farmerville. Evidence was recovered from both locations; however, neither suspect was located.
Later that afternoon, investigators developed information indicating both identified suspects might be at another residence in Farmerville. After confirming their location, officers took the 16-year-old shooting suspect and another occupant of the involved vehicle into custody. A search warrant was subsequently obtained and executed at the residence. During the search, officers recovered a stolen rifle and various types of ammunition.
Several individuals believed to be involved in the incident were detained and transported to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office for questioning. Following interviews and further investigation, multiple arrests were made.
Breyden Shelbon, Jaden Shelbon, and Issac Loyd were charged in Union Parish with
contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, illegal possession of a handgun under age 18, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm
One of the alleged shooters, the 16-year-old, is charged with attempted second degree murder, illegal possession of a firearm under age 18, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.
The other party involved in the shooting, Jaylin Huntley, 18, of Ruston, who sustained a gunshot wound, will be charged with attempted second degree murder upon his release from the hospital.
The Ruston Police Department thanked the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, Grambling Police Department, Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Farmerville Police Department for their assistance throughout the investigation. The cooperation and coordination among these agencies were instrumental in the successful identification and apprehension of those involved.
Twin Lakes is a new apartment complex at 2384 West Alabama Avenue just west of Maple Street. Police have reported a number of young males from Farmerville have been arrested in Ruston incidents in recent weeks.
Loyd said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators are continuing to identify additional individuals who may have been involved in or witnessed the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ruston Police Department at (318) 255-4141.
This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
