Suspect in Mamou Mardi Gras deadly shooting captured in Texas

CONROE, Texas (KPLC) - The suspect wanted for the deadly shooting in Mamou on Mardi Gras day is behind bars in Montgomery County Texas.

Trea’land Ty’rell Castille, 19, was arrested Saturday and is multiple charges including two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 4, Castille allegedly opened fire during a musical performance that killed two and wounded around a dozen victims.

The sheriff’s office says Castille is currently in the Montgomery County Jail awaiting extradition.

“Criminals who think they can come here to hide or bring violence into our community better think again,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle. “This arrest sends a strong and unwavering message: we do not tolerate violent offenders in Montgomery County. If you commit heinous crimes and believe you can escape justice, we will find you. Our law enforcement agencies stand united in the pursuit of law and order, and we will work tirelessly to protect our citizens and bring offenders to justice.”

The manhunt was conducted by MCSO and Conroe Police Department, serving alongside the U.S. Marshals in the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force.