# Former teacher of the year charged in double shooting

> A Louisiana middle school teacher arrested hours after a shooting that left two men hospitalized.
- Title: Former teacher of the year charged in double shooting
- Summary: A Louisiana middle school teacher arrested hours after a shooting that left two men hospitalized. Kyle Delaney, named 2024-2025 New Teacher of the Year at…
- Keywords: kyle delaney, gonzales middle school, ascension parish, louisiana, double shooting, attempted murder, teacher of the year, arrest, st. vincent street, ascension public schools, news, local
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/17/former-teacher-year-charged-double-shooting
- Published: 2026-09-17T02:48:41.969+00:00
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- Topics: kyle delaney, gonzales middle school, ascension parish, louisiana, double shooting, attempted murder, teacher of the year, arrest, st. vincent street, ascension public schools, news, local
## Teacher of the year arrested
Kyle Delaney, 25, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder after a shooting in Donaldsonville, Louisiana on Tuesday evening.
## Named teacher of the year
Delaney was identified as the 2024-2025 New Teacher of the Year at Gonzales Middle School, where he was employed by Ascension Public Schools.
## Shooting on his last day
The shooting occurred on St. Vincent Street around 5:30 p.m., the same day Delaney's employment ended. Authorities say he fired multiple shots at two men before fleeing.
## Two men hospitalized
Both victims were taken to the hospital in stable condition. One sustained a single gunshot wound while the other was shot multiple times.
## Additional charges filed
Delaney was charged with illegal use of weapons and criminal damage to property in addition to the attempted murder counts.
## Awaiting bond in custody
Delaney was found at a home in Gonzales and booked into Ascension Parish Jail, where he awaits bond. The school declined further comment on the matter.
## Key takeaway

Kyle Delaney, named 2024-2025 New Teacher of the Year at Gonzales Middle School, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting on his last day of employment.