Arnaudville Man Fires at High School Students Toilet Papering Homes — Faces Attempted Manslaughter Charge

ARNAUDVILLE, La. - An Arnaudville man has been arrested after he allegedly shot at high school students who were in the area toilet papering homes.

What Deputies Say Happened on Rue de la Porte

According to St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux, deputies were dispatched at 11:57 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, to a shooting in the 1300 block of Rue de la Porte in Arnaudville.

During the investigation, deputies learned that several high school students had been in the area participating in a prank and were seen throwing toilet paper over nearby residences. A nearby homeowner, later identified as 71-year-old Travis Frederick, exited his residence carrying a firearm. He allegedly fired a round in the direction of at least five individuals.

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As the students attempted to leave the scene in a vehicle, deputies say Frederick fired a second round, this time striking the vehicle.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The Charges Against Travis Frederick

Frederick was taken into custody and transported to the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center. He was booked on the following charges:

• Attempted Manslaughter (1 count)
• Aggravated Assault with a Firearm (5 counts)
• Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (1 count)

As of this report, bond has not been set.

This investigation remains active and ongoing, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Department. Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact their office at (337) 394-3071.