19-Year-Old Sentenced for Shooting Father Defending Daughter

A 19-year-old who shot and killed a father while he was defending his daughter from bullies has been sentenced. This incident occurred last year, and a report from WBRZ TV covers the details.

The individual, Jerry Huggins, faced charges initially for attempted first-degree murder and unlawful weapon use after he shot Corey Breaux in March 2025. Breaux had stepped outside to confront a group of teenagers bullying his daughter, as stated by the police department.

In a video related to the incident, Breaux can be seen approaching the group when Huggins suddenly brandished a gun and fired, hitting Breaux three times and leaving him with serious injuries, according to WBRZ.

Baton Rouge Police Department Information Officer Sandra Watts emphasized Breaux’s innocence in the situation, declaring, “This gentleman did nothing wrong. He was trying to protect his daughter from bullies who were threatening her. He stood up. He did the right thing, and, unfortunately, this boy took it upon himself to shoot this man right in front of his daughter.”

On Monday, Huggins pled guilty to lesser charges of aggravated second-degree riot and unlawful weapon use, as reported by WBRZ. Ultimately, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison: 11 years for the battery charge and 2 years for weapon use, with credit for time already served.

The sentencing prompted backlash from the community, particularly evident through comments on WBRZ’s Facebook post. Users expressed dissatisfaction, with one saying, “Just 13 years is far from enough time.” Another remarked on the absurdity of the situation, indicating that, “If you shoot the man who defended your daughter three times, you’ll only get 13 years in prison. That’s ridiculous…”

These reactions highlight a broader sentiment of outrage regarding the perceived leniency of the sentence given the gravity of the crime.