Sunday, May 23, 2010

Thibodaux, LA: Man kills estranged wife, turns gun on himself in Napoleonville, police said

Published: Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 1:28 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 1:39 p.m.

THIBODAUX - A Napoleonville man walked into a bar and shot his estranged wife multiple times before turning the gun on himself Sunday morning, police said.

Gary Leblanc, 50, of Napleonville, walked into Lakeview Inn Bar at Attakapas Landing at about 12:08 a.m. and shot his estranged wife, Jennifer Leblanc, 44, of Napoleonville multiple times before he shot himself, police said.

Officials from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Department documented previous incidents between the couple that led to to the shooting. On Oct. 3, Leblanc was arrested for simple battery after deputies determined that he struck his wife in the face during an argument.

On Jan. 24, Jennifer filed a report that Leblanc shot her dog in July. He was arrested on Feb. 9 for illegal use of a weapon and aggravated cruelty to an animal.

On Jan. 27, Jennifer obtained a protective order against Leblanc. The order was to remain in effect until January 20, 2011.

According to police, the matter remains under investigation.

Anyone with information concerning this matter is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 526-1627 or the Communications Division at 369-2912.

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