Suspect officially charged with deadly shooting in Walker

WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in the City of Walker on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Police Chief David Addison stated Landen Harper, 23, has been arrested in connection to the shooting.

Update

According to the district attorney’s office, Harper was indicted for the felony charge of second-degree murder on May 16, 2023. He is out of custody on a $103,000 bond.

Original

The shooting happened at Travis Street and Jim Tilley Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Officials say the victim, Marrece Felder, 27, was shot three times and was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police believe the shooting occurred after an ongoing dispute involving the victim and Harper, which then escalated into a physical fight, during which the suspect shot the victim. The shooter then fled the scene.

Harper is being charged with second-degree murder.

Chief Addison says more arrests could be pending in this case.

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