ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A trial for the suspects accused of murder in the death of Hope Alexandria was set to begin on Nov. 3, but according to Rapides District Attorney Phillip Terrell, there were some legal issues with the defense attorneys that were assigned to the defendants.

Now, the trial is set to begin on March 16, 2026 .

On September 14, 2024, 12-year-old Hope died following a shooting in the 2900 block of Cypress Street in Alexandria. Hope’s father, according to Terrell, was shot in the leg and had to have it amputated.

“It’s a terrible crime, and the Alexandria police did a tremendous job investigating it, and we are preparing to take it to trial,” Terrell said.

Three suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting: Latraykus May , DeRoyce May II and Kayla Wo

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