Former Band Director Critically Injured During Arrest Amid Molestation Charges
A former band director in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Kevin Williams, facing dozens of molestation charges, critically injured himself by shooting himself during an arrest at his home. He was a former band director at Haughton High School.
Lafayette, IN, October 30, 2026 — A former band director in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, has critically injured himself. Kevin Williams, who was a band director at Haughton High School, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an arrest at his home on Tuesday.
Williams is reportedly facing dozens of molestation charges. The incident occurred as authorities were attempting to arrest him at his residence. Details regarding the exact number of charges or the specific nature of the alleged incidents were not immediately available beyond the statement that he faces “dozens of molestation charges.”
The circumstances leading up to the arrest and the self-inflicted injury are under investigation. Officials confirmed that Williams was critically injured and transported for medical attention. Information regarding his current condition was not immediately released. The former educator’s employment status with Bossier Parish schools was also not detailed in the initial report.
Further information is expected as the investigation proceeds. Authorities have not released additional details concerning the timeline of the charges or the arrest itself.
Story summarized from the original created by Kennedy Wells, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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