The Minden Police Department responded to a tragic incident early Sunday morning, discovering two people shot to death in a residence on Austin Street.
At approximately 6:30 AM on September 1, officers were alerted to the scene in the 100 block of Austin Street, where they found two individuals dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as 82-year-old Joe Cornelius, a former Minden mayor and city councilman, and his daughter, 31-year-old Keisha Miles.
“We have the suspect in custody now,” said Minden Police Chief Jared McIver. “We have a confession from the suspect.” The suspect is a juvenile, and the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shootings. The community is in shock as the investigation continues.
This tragic event marks a somber day for Minden, as residents mourn the loss of a well-known public servant and his daughter. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.