Overview

• Police say Kera Vitatoe turned herself in to authorities in Lake Charles and is awaiting extradition to Opelousas.
• Vitatoe has been arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
• Investigators identified the victim as Mareya Henry and reported a past relationship between Henry and Vitatoe with a prior battery arrest on record.
• The killing occurred Sunday afternoon in the 1000 block of Hashim Street in Opelousas, where neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots in broad daylight.
• Opelousas Police say the investigation remains active, with additional details to be released as available.