LaGrange police arrest suspect in 2025 Houston Street homicide
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in LaGrange last year.
According to the LaGrange Police Department, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division obtained an arrest warrant on June 2, 2026, charging Xavian Woodyard with Malice Murder in connection with the death of Rashidi Grant.
Authorities said Woodyard was taken into custody without incident at approximately 12:21 p.m. on June 2.
The arrest stems from a homicide investigation that began on November 9, 2025, when officers responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located at 1006 Houston Street at approximately 8:35 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male inside the home. The victim was later identified as Rashidi Grant. Emergency medical personnel determined Grant had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the location and assumed control of the investigation. Following several months of investigative work, detectives secured the murder warrant against Woodyard.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact Detective K. Scott with the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2620.
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