On April 1, 2026, shortly after 11 p.m., Dalana Charlot, 41, and Raylon Wiltz, 33, were discovered shot in the driveway of a residence on Maggie Lane in Carencro, Louisiana. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived in the 100 block of Maggie Lane, close to Gendarme Road. They found both people with gunshot wounds lying in the driveway when they got there. Investigators started work as soon as the location was secured.
Investigators quickly determined that the incident was a murder‑suicide, with early findings indicating that Wiltz shot his estranged girlfriend, Charlot, before turning the gun on himself. Deputies secured the scene and began interviewing neighbors who reported hearing gunfire shortly before law enforcement arrived. The quiet neighborhood was cordoned off for hours as detectives processed evidence and reconstructed the sequence of events.
Charlot was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medical personnel. Wiltz, who was still alive when deputies arrived, was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Despite medical efforts, he later died from his injuries. Authorities have not released additional details about what may have led to the shooting, but investigators confirmed that the pair had been estranged at the time of the incident.
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office noted that the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue gathering information and reviewing evidence collected from the scene. Officials have not indicated whether any prior domestic disturbance reports were linked to the couple, but they emphasized that all findings so far support the murder‑suicide conclusion. The sheriff’s office has urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any concerns related to domestic violence.
News of the tragedy has deeply affected the Carencro community, where both victims were known by family and friends. Neighbors expressed shock at the sudden violence, describing the area as typically peaceful. Community members have begun organizing support efforts for the families affected, while local leaders have encouraged residents to seek help if they or someone they know may be experiencing domestic conflict.
As the investigation continues, authorities have reminded the public that resources are available for those struggling with mental health or domestic violence issues. The deaths of Dalana Charlot and Raylon Wiltz have left a profound impact on Lafayette Parish, prompting renewed conversations about intervention, safety, and the importance of seeking help before conflicts escalate.