Assumption man wanted in shooting that killed one, wounded two

Assumption Parish deputies are looking for the man believed to have shot and killed a Labadieville man and wounded two others Friday.

Ronald J. Vallejo, 30, Violet Street, Labadieville, is named in a warrant for crimes including first-degree murder, Sheriff Leland Falcon said.

He’s wanted in the death of Travin K. Smith, 30, of Violet Street, Labadieville.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting incident in the 100 block of Violet Street.

Detectives determined at the scene that three individuals had been shot, one fatally. Smith died as a result of his wounds. The other victims were transported to area hospitals, one with serious injuries and the other with moderate injuries.

Detectives determined that Vallejo had shot the three victims and then left the area, the Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives are investigating a possible motive for the incident.

The Sheriff’s Office secured arrest warrants charging Vallejo with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm and aggravated criminal damage to property.

Anyone with information on Vallejo’s whereabouts is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 985-526-1627 or the Communications Division at 985-369-2912.

The Sheriff’s Office urged the general public to not approach Vallejo because he should be considered armed and dangerous. The Sheriff’s Office believes that this incident was isolated and not a random shooting.