21-year-old shot, killed

Matthew Pleasant
Staff Writer


Published: Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 1:51 a.m.
HOUMA — A 21-year-old was gunned down early Saturday morning at his Houma trailer, but police have no suspects or witnesses and haven’t pinpointed a motive in the fatal shooting. Blake Bonvillain, the son of a convicted double murderer, was shot in the chest at his mobile home on Coach Court.

He was shot about 3 a.m. and lived long enough to go to a neighbor’s house in search of help, police said.

Bonvillain made it to Fielders Court, a street away from his home, and banged on a front door, said Houma Police detective Travis Theriot. The people inside didn’t speak English and wouldn’t open the door, Theriot said.

“They were scared and did not know why he was banging on their door,â€

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