Suspect in Mamou Mardi Gras shooting moved to Evangeline Parish
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- The man accused of the mass shooting on Mardi Gras in Mamou has been moved to the Evangeline Parish Jail to face charges.
Trea’land Ty’rell Castille, 19, of Arnaudville, is charged with one count each of first degree murder, second degree murder, illegal carrying of a firearm at a parade with weapon used in crime of violence and reckless discharge of firearm at a parade or demonstration, according to jail records.
Castille was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder, ten counts of attempted second-degree murder and five counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.
Two people were killed and at least 12 others were wounded in the shooting, which took place during a musical performance in Mamou on Mardi Gras.
Castille was arrested in Texas, and extradited to St. Martin Parish, where he faces other charges in a separate incident.
According to jail records, he was booked in Evangeline Parish at 11:20 a.m. today. His bond is set at $5.2 million.