A man is shot and killed outside a home in Gretna on Saturday evening, with police reporting the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of Stafford Street following a disturbance call, prompting officers to respond just as the shooting was reported.
The victim, identified as 36-year-old Joshua Carter, succumbed to his injuries shortly after being taken to the hospital. Authorities arrested Scott Fredericks at the scene, where he was found with the weapon used in the shooting, and he now faces a second-degree murder charge. This incident highlights a troubling trend in local violence, warranting further investigation.
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