Homeless man wanted in connection with shooting that left one person dead and two injured

BATON ROUGE – Officials are searching for a man who allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home Friday night and opened fire, killing one person and injuring two others.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said 45-year-old Kendrick Henderson went to the home on Starboard Drive shortly before 8 p.m. Friday.

Officials said 36-year-old Terrell Williams was killed. Williams’ wife, Brittany Driskill, said he leaves behind seven children. She said everyone Williams met loved him. He was always laughing and was a hard worker.

Driskill said Williams’ brother was also injured in the shooting but is expected to recover.

According to officials, Henderson is wanted for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and burglary.

Casey Hicks, a department spokesman, says the search for Henderson has not been easy.

“He doesn’t have an exact address, so we’re asking the public to call us at 389-5000, call Crimestoppers or call 911,” she said.

Hicks says Henderson was known to walk around the Gardere area.

“If you know anything about his whereabouts, please call the police immediately and of course do not approach him in person,” Hicks said.

Henderson has been arrested more than 35 times in East Baton Rouge Parish. His criminal history dates back to 1995. He is currently on probation for attempted armed robbery after pleading guilty in October. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, but that was suspended by Judge Brad Myers. He was placed on probation until 2027.