UPDATE: A fatal Port Barre shooting is believed to be part of a domestic violence altercation, police say. The shooting happened Friday night in the 400 block of Pacific Street. Percy Jones, 33, died of a single gunshot wound, police say. Police suspect the shooter is a family member who was not there when they arrived. Investigators recovered a firearm and a single casing; but two firearms were involved in the incident, they say. "Through witness interviews, we know who the shooter is, and we are seeking to find that person. Due to the sensitivity of the investigation, we are not going to release the identity at this time. However, I’m confident the family will bring that person to speak with us. The case is still ongoing," Chief Deon R. Boudreaux tells us.
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