Murder suspect on the run from St. John Parish turns herself into Baker Police Department

RESERVE, La. (WAFB) - A murder suspect from the St. John Parish is now in custody.

Ashley Marie Johnson-Washington, 21, turned herself into the Baker Police Department Sunday evening, after deputies originally believed she was on the run in the Baton Rouge area.

Ashley Johnson-Washington — Ashley Johnson-Washington(St. John Parish Sheriff's Office)

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office says Johnson-Washington was wanted in connection to a deadly shooting on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Detectives said the shooting happened on East 21st Street in Reserve. Andrew Turcuit Sr., 70, was killed, according to the St. John Parish Sherrif’s Office.

Investigators reported Johnson-Washington was seen driving away in a 2012 Kia Sorento (LA: 423FGL) that was last seen on I-10 East near Laplace.

Kia Sorento with Louisiana license plate No. 423FGL sought in connection with a deadly shooting... — Kia Sorento with Louisiana license plate No. 423FGL sought in connection with a deadly shooting in Reserve, La. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.(St. John Parish Sheriff's Office)

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