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Second man arrested in June homicide in Ponchatoula

4 months 4 hours 19 minutes ago Tuesday, July 23 2024 Jul 23, 2024 July 23, 2024 11:15 AM July 23, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

PONCHATOULA - Police have arrested a second man who was allegedly involved in a June 6 homicide

On June 6, the Ponchatoula Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of North 3rd Street. A man, later identified as Gregory Harvey Jr., was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. 

Police initially arrested 59-year-old Kirk Arrington for second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons. Through further investigation, detectives with the PPD learned that Ricky Alexander, 42, was also involved in the altercation the led to the June shooting. 

Alexander was arrested Tuesday for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstruction of justice, and second-degree battery. 

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