A 10-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly confessing to the fatal shooting of Joe Cornelius, 82, and his 31-year-old daughter, Keisha Miles.
Joe Cornelius, a former Minden city councilman and appointed mayor, was found alongside his daughter inside their home on Austin Street.
Both had been shot multiple times, according to Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.
The police were alerted to the scene at approximately 6:30 a.m., responding to reports of gunshots.
By noon, detectives had completed their investigation of the crime scene, but many questions remained unanswered.
The identity of the young suspect has not been disclosed, nor has the relationship between the child and the victims.
However, Chief McIver described the juvenile as “scared,” yet seemingly possessing a “mindset to commit a crime like this.”
The child’s grandmother, who serves as his legal guardian, has been present during police questioning as required by law.
“We’ve got a confession, but it’s very delicate,” McIver said.
“When dealing with someone this young, many thoughts come rushing in. How, why, where? We know where the firearm came from, but there’s still so much we don’t know.”
Joe Cornelius was a well-respected figure in Minden.
