Update: Natchitoches Police arrest suspect wanted for attempted second degree murder

The Natchitoches Police Department was notified on Jan. 8 that Lloyd Paillet was apprehended in Rapides Parish by the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force.

Lloyd Paillet is charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Second Degree Battery. He will be extradited back to Natchitoches in the upcoming days.

The Natchitoches Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in bringing this offender to justice.

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Gavin Watson at (318) 357-3811. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

Original Story: Natchitoches Police identify suspect wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Second Degree Battery

The Natchitoches Police Department has identified Lloyd Paillett (B/M, 52 y.o.a. of Shreveport) as a suspect wanted for a stabbing that took place Thursday morning.

On January 1, 2026, around 11:30 a.m., Officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Airport Road in reference to two individuals suffering from several lacerations. Upon officers arrival they located the two victims and immediately began to render aid while waiting on other first responders to arrive. The two victims were transported to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center for their injuries and one victim was later air lifted to another hospital for further treatment. They are both listed in stable condition according to hospital staff.

Officers and Investigators were able to identify Lloyd Paillett as the suspect and were told that he fled the area prior to their arrival.

Lloyd Paillett is wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Second Degree Battery.


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