A 12-year-old boy protected his life and the life of his mother by shooting and killing an armed intruder last week.
According to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, a witness saw Brad LeBlanc, 32, armed with a pistol make his way into a home in East Feliciana.
"LeBlanc forced her inside of the home. Once inside the home, a struggle began between Leblanc and the female resident. It was at this time the 12-year-old son of the female victim, who feared for his and his mother’s safety, shot LeBlanc with a hunting rifle.
The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and first responders were notified and responded immediately to the scene. Upon arrival CPR was administered to Leblanc who was later transported to Lane Regional Medical Center.
LeBlanc was later pronounced dead at the hospital by the East Feliciana Parish Coroner."
Po-po also arrested the two alleged accomplices of LeBlanc who were identified as Jonathan Barker and Jennifer Bond.
Barker was charged with second-degree murder, principal to aggravated burglary and principal to aggravated kidnapping, while Bond was charged as an accessory.
Sheriff Jeffrey Travis says “we have no plans to bring charges against the 12-year-old child."