On December 12, 2025, a shooting in Alexandria, Louisiana, claimed the life of 32-year-old Antonio Nicols. He was found with gunshot wounds in the 100 block of Tennessee Avenue after police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:30 p.m. Nicols was transported to a hospital but died from his injuries.
Shortly after the incident, the Alexandria Police Department identified 28-year-old Jorion Handerson as a suspect. Authorities issued a warrant for his arrest on a charge of second-degree murder, describing him as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and around 180 pounds. The public was cautioned that he was considered armed and dangerous.
Handerson was located and apprehended not long after the warrant was issued. He is now in custody and formally charged with second-degree murder in connection with Nicols’ death, bringing the immediate search to a close.
The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood, raising local concerns about safety. Investigators are examining the events that led to the violence, including any possible relationship between the two men involved. No other individuals were harmed during the incident.
Alexandria residents are confronting the consequences of this act of violence as police stress their commitment to addressing criminal activity in the area. Investigators ask anyone with relevant information to come forward. The case remains open as it moves through the legal system.
Antonio Nicols is remembered fondly by those who knew him in Alexandria. His unexpected death highlights the suddenness with which violence can alter lives. The community is offering support to the grieving families while reflecting on the importance of safety and peace in their neighborhoods.
