One person is dead after shooting at Mer Rouge convenience store

MER ROUGE, La. (KNOE) - (UPDATE)

Monterius Jerome Johnson was charged with:

- One count of 2nd degree murder

- One count of attempted 2nd degree murder

- One count of aggravated criminal damage

- One count of illegal use of a weapon

He is currently being held in the Morehouse Parish Jail awaiting bond.

The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office reported one person is dead after being involved in a shooting at a Mer Rouge convenience store.

MPSO said the shooting happened around 4 p.m. today.

MPSO says upon arrival they found 27 year old, Jalik Lindell Durran Burrell injured.

Burrell was then taken to the hospital where he later died.

MPSO say Monterius Jerome Johnson was taken into custody around 7 p.m.

We will continue to keep you updated as information becomes available.

The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office reported one person is dead after being involved in a shooting at a Mer Rouge convenience store.

MPSO said the shooting happened around 4 p.m. today.

MPSO says upon arrival they found the victim injured, the victim was then taken to the hospital where he later died.

MPSO said they have received information on the suspect and have someone in custody but are still investigating.

If anyone has information, call the office at 318-281-4141.