Arrest made in Garyville double shooting that left one dead, another wounded

Raeven Poole
·1 min read

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GARYVILLE, La. (WGNO) — The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested the man accused of a double shooting that left one woman dead and another woman wounded.

Deputies report arresting 24-year-old Timothy Johnson regarding the May 7 double shooting in the Garyville neighborhood.

According to deputies, around 7 p.m., they were called to the corner of South Fig and Sherman Walker streets in reference to a shooting in the area. When they arrived, two women were found suffering from gunshot wounds.

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An investigation revealed that 38-year-old Todmonique Joseph was driving in the area with her 3-year-old child and another woman in the car when the shooting happened.

The gunshots reportedly caused Joseph to crash the vehicle.

Following the incident, EMS rendered aid to the victims, but Joseph was pronounced dead on the scene. The other woman was taken to a New Orleans area hospital while Joseph’s child was sent to a hospital near family.

The two have since been released.

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Through further investigation, deputies reportedly identified Johnson as the suspect in the case and issued an arrest warrant.

On Friday, May 10 deputies arrested Johnson on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.

He is currently being held on a $2 million bond.

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