MINDEN, LA – A quiet Sunday morning in Minden, Louisiana, was shattered by a horrifying discovery. Two people were found fatally shot inside a residence, and the alleged perpetrator is a 10-year-old boy who reportedly confessed to the crime.
The grim scene unfolded on Austin Street, where responding officers found the bodies of 82-year-old Joe Cornelius Sr., a respected former city councilman and interim mayor, and his 31-year-old daughter, Keisha Miles. Both victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Neighbors recall hearing an argument between Cornelius and the young boy prior to the shooting. While the details remain unconfirmed by authorities, it is believed the dispute may have stemmed from credit card charges related to video games.
The tragedy has left the community reeling, grappling with the incomprehensible violence and the young age of the alleged perpetrator. Neighbors described Cornelius as a well-respected figure in the community, known for his service as a sheriff’s deputy and his contributions to local governance.
The investigation into this heartbreaking incident is ongoing. Authorities are working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive and any potential factors that may have contributed to this devastating act.
The arrest of a 10-year-old in connection with a double homicide has raised questions about juvenile crime and accountability.