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HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Houma police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday, Jan. 6.

The Houma Police Department reported a 39-year-old man was shot in the 1300 block of Barataria Avenue.

Man found shot to death in car near Plum Orchard area

According to police, the man “died as a result of several gunshot wounds.”

Following an investigation, Houma police said they identified 39-year-old Christopher Boutwell as the suspect.

Boutwell was arrested and faces a charge of second-degree murder.

The Houma Police Department did not release any additional information. The investigation is ongoing.

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