On May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:04 p.m., the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on New Natchitoches Road. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. Francis Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Malachi Bidleman, fled the area on a flashy blue Mongoose bicycle before law enforcement arrived. He was later apprehended by OPSO deputies and is being held in the Ouachita Correctional Center on a charge of Second Degree Murder.
