Person of interest arrested after 4 killed in Louisiana stabbings

A 47-year-old man from Houma, Louisiana has been taken into custody in connection with a violent stabbing incident that resulted in four deaths and one critical injury, according to local law enforcement. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that Kaegan Jude Solet was arrested on Sunday in relation to the ongoing investigation.

Initially, officers responded to a call on the 200 block of Ashland Drive, where they found a young person suffering from severe stab wounds. This individual was transported via helicopter to a hospital in another state and continues to be in critical condition. As the investigation progressed, authorities discovered the bodies of several victims inside nearby residences.

At least four individuals have been confirmed dead, and the inquiry remains active and ongoing as detectives work to gather more evidence and information. Solet had been a person of interest since September 12 and received a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest. Terrebonne Parish Public Information Officer Blake Tabor emphasized that this was not a random act of violence and described it as the first quadruple homicide in his department's history, calling the crime scene "very disturbing" and "very violent."

The officer noted that the child remains in critical but stable condition and is expected to survive, though his prognosis is uncertain on a daily basis. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed the identities of the victims or the possible motive behind the attacks. Solet had previously faced charges related to attempted second-degree murder, which were dismissed in 2019 after he was acquitted of a stabbing incident at the Red Carpet Inn in Houma.