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One dead, one critically injured after shooting at New Years Eve celebration in Thibodaux

Detectives said a fight broke out during a New Years Eve party at the address, a gun was drawn and shots were fired.

TERREBONNE PARISH, La. — Terrebonne Parish deputies have arrested the person responsible for a New Years Eve gathering turning deadly.

Police have arrested 20-year-old Kamron Kajon Jacquot for the January 1 homicide.

According to Sheriff Tim Soignet,  officers were called to the 200 block of Jolie Oaks Boulevard in Thibodaux at around 1:40 a.m., for a reported shooting.

Detectives said a fight broke out during a New Years Eve party at the address, a gun was drawn and shots were fired.

Two people, with life threatening injuries, were brought to the hospital where one of them died.

Warrants were issued for Kamron Kajon Jacquot of Thibodaux, for Second Degree Murder and Attempted Second Degree Murder.  

Terrebonne Sheriff Tim Soignet released a statement about the arrest:

“This investigation is still on-going, and we still need anyone who has information to contact us,” Sheriff Soignet said. “I am extremely proud of the teamwork between our detectives and uniformed patrol deputies, which resulted in this apprehension. I also wish to thank the Houma Police Department for their assistance.” 

 Anyone with information is urged to contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 876-2500 or Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

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