LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The trial of John Mitchell Nicholas began Monday in Lafayette, where he faces charges including second-degree murder in the death of 19-month-old Kaci Cyprian. The child was killed during an August 2023 officer-involved shooting involving Nicholas and the Lafayette Police Department.
The incident took place at the home of Mary Prejean, Nicholas’ aunt, who was also shot during the crossfire. Nicholas is accused of multiple crimes stemming from the domestic situation, including five counts of attempted first-degree murder for the injuries caused to others present during the exchange.
These include one count of second-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and one count of false imprisonment while armed with a dangerous weapon. According to the family of Cyprian, it has been 975 days since the shooting occurred…