Tyler Hoggan Sentenced to 30 Years for Manslaughter
A judge handed down the sentence after the defendant pleaded guilty in a Baton Rouge shooting case.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Violence
Tyler Hoggan has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the manslaughter of 29-year-old Patrick White. The plea occurred on the third day of the trial in Baton Rouge.
Why it matters
The conviction follows a court ruling that disallowed a self-defense argument, concluding a high-profile case regarding a 2024 shooting on the North Acadian Thruway.
Judge Brad Myers imposed a 30-year prison sentence after the defendant entered a guilty plea during the third day of trial proceedings. This follows the shooting of 29-year-old Patrick White.
The players
Tyler Hoggan
He is the defendant who was 17 years old at the time of the shooting and is now 19.
Patrick White
He was the 29-year-old victim who died at the scene of the shooting.
Brad Myers
He is the judge who presided over the trial and disallowed the defense's request to use a self-defense argument.
The details
The incident began as a dispute inside a convenience store before escalating into the parking lot on North Acadian Thruway. Tyler Hoggan, who was 17 at the time, shot and killed Patrick White after the victim followed him outside.
Timeline
The shooting occurred in November 2024.
The defendant entered a guilty plea in October 2026.
Legal Context
This case reflects the ongoing scrutiny of self-defense claims within Louisiana state self-defense statutes. The court's decision to strike the argument emphasizes shifting standards for proving imminent threat in local criminal trials.
The sentencing concludes a violent incident on a major thoroughfare that impacted local safety concerns for residents. The outcome provides a legal resolution to a shooting that had previously raised tensions in the North Acadian Thruway neighborhood.
The takeaway
This case highlights the gravity of legal consequences for those using lethal force before reaching adulthood. Readers should remain aware of local regulations governing physical confrontations and the strict standards required for self-defense claims in court.
Further reading
For more information on similar legal proceedings, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
