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Suspect arrested in Harvey slaying

Suspect arrested in Harvey slaying

Raassan Brown

by Brittney Reese / Eyewitness News

wwltv.com

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 9:39 PM

HARVEY, La. -- Deputies booked a suspect with one count of second-degree murder after arresting him at his home on Monday, said Sheriff Newell Normand.

Normand said 20-year-old Raassan Brown, of #14 B Ravenna Dr. in Harvey, was identified as a suspect in Sunday night's slaying of Bilal Jacques. Jacques was found shot to death Sunday night on Abbey Road in Harvey.

Brown also has a number of prior arrests including resisting arrest (six counts), possession of marijuana (two counts), battery on a police officer (three counts) and attachments, said Fortunato.

Investigators have not established a motive in this incident.

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