HAHNVILLE, La. — Authorities say a Hahnville man is in custody after a 66-year-old man was found shot several times inside a home early Monday morning.
According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 300 block of Smith Street after getting reports of gunshots in the area just before 1 a.m. Monday. They found Lionel Fiffie shot multiple times inside a home and had died from his injuries.
Investigators say prior to the shooting the two were arguing over a debt allegedly owed by Fiffie to Toney.
"As the investigation continued, detectives were able to obtain sufficient probable cause to request an arrest warrant for Laron Toney Jr., a 21-year-old resident of Hahnville, La.," the sheriff's office said.
Detectives say they found Toney at an apartment complex in Kenner.
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting does not appear to have any connection with the active investigation into a shooting in Killona, La.
Anyone with information who is willing to speak to investigators should call Detective Kevin Tennison at 985.783.6807. People willing to help investigators may also call CrimeStoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free 1.877.903.7867
People who call CrimeStoppers do not have to give their name or testify to be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
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