NEW IBERIA, La. — An arrest was made in the LaSalle Street shooting that left one dead in March.
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New Iberia Police Department arrested Reginald Peters, Jr., 25, for second degree murder, illegal use of weapons and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Detectives with NIPD identified Peters as a suspect in the shooting during their investigation and obtained warrants for his arrest on April 17. Around 11:40 a.m. on April 20, patrol officers spotted Peters at a store on East Dale Street. Peters ran from the officers.
With the help of Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, officers were able to apprehend Peters after a brief foot chase.
Peters will be held a the Iberia Parish Jail. The investigation into this case is ongoing.
