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Man wanted after deadly shooting in Houma, police say

Police say Kyland Ezell got into a fight with the victim before pulling a gun and opening fire

One person is dead after a fight ended in gunfire Thursday night in Houma, police say.

According to the Houma Police Department, the shooting happened just before 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Senator Circle. An unnamed 30-year-old man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot to his upper body where he later died.

Police say they were able to interview several witnesses and identified 33-year-old Kyland Ezell as the alleged shooter. Police say Ezell arrived at the home and got into a fight with the victim before pulling a gun and opening fire.

Houma Police say an arrest warrant was issued for Ezell for second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

“This investigation is at its infant stages and further information will be released as it develops,” a statement from the department said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to give an anonymous tip to the Crimestoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.

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