Opelousas Police Identify Man After Suspicious Death on South Union Street

TO UPDATE:

Opelousas Police have identified the dead man discovered on Union Street on July 1, 2024, as John Batiste.

No further details are currently available. The investigation is ongoing.

ORIGINAL STORY:

OPELOUSAS, Louisiana – Opelousas Police are investigating a suspicious death on South Union Street.

According to the Opelousas Police Department, on July 1, 2024, officers responded to a fatality on South Union Street at approximately 6 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a middle-aged black man dead.

Investigators believe the death was suspicious, but do not believe foul play was involved.

The man’s identity is being kept secret until his immediate family is notified, officials say.

Further details are not currently available.

The Opelousas Police Department is asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other crime is asked to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, via email to [email protected], or through the P3 mobile app. Tipsters may be able to receive a cash reward of up to $2500.00 for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible.