Jeanerette Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in the city.
Officials say that the shooting happened on Friday at around 6:00 p.m. near the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Guiberteau Street. An altercation is believed to have led to the shooting.
A 17-year-old male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they are currently searching for the suspect involved, gathering evidence and surveillance video.
This is a developing story and we will update with more details as they become available.
