Adams' sentencing is set for March 13, with a mandatory life sentence at hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence, according to Landry.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- Zachary Markey Adams, 37, has been convicted of second degree murder for his involvement in the deadly shooting of Jalen Walker in March 2022, according District Attorney Don Landry.

The shooting took place March 28, 2022 in the 1900 block of Carmel Dr., and Adams was arrested in Houston, Texas following the incident. Evidence from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office showed that Adams pulled up to the mobile home park at 7:30 p.m. that evening and got into an argument with Walker. Adams then left the residence and drove east on Carmel Drive towards Breaux Bridge until he eventually parked at a youth sports park.

He then walked back to the mobile home park and started arguing with Walker again. The argument led to Adams killing Walker by shooting him in the face.

Deputies also shared how they used mapping software to track Adams' travel before and after the incident.

Adams' sentencing is set for March 13, with a mandatory life sentence at hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence, according to Landry.

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