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Berwick man arrested in Morgan City shooting

A Berwick man was arrested Tuesday night in Kenner and is accused in Monday night's shooting on Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, police said.

Lamarcus Jermaine Francois, 27, Francis Street, Berwick, was arrested Tuesday evening on a warrant alleging attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentalities and aggravated criminal damage to property.

Morgan City police were called at 6:42 p.m. Monday by a report of shots fired in the area of Poncio Street and Railroad Avenue, according to the department's report. They found one male victim with a bullet wound in his thigh.

The victim was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he was treated and released.

Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department developed Francois as a suspect in the shooting. On Tuesday, investigators secured an arrest warrant.

Tuesday evening, investigators learned Francois was in the Kenner area. They and officers with the Kenner Police Department were able to locate Francois in Kenner and place him under arrest.

Morgan City police said the investigation is still active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Morgan City Police Department at 985-384-2310. Tipsters also can leave tips at www.morgancitypolice.org or on the MCPD Facebook Page using the messenger application.

Chief James F. Blair thanked the Kenner Police Department and the citizens of Morgan City for their assistance.

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