PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Tuesday, July 9 Houma Police released information to the public about several people that they believe were involved in a shooting incident in Louisiana.
One man, 34-year-old Devon Randell, was wanted on three counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of felony illegal use of a weapon.
Not long after, Port Arthur Police Lt. Harper was tipped off by a Terrebonne County detective, that Randell may be attempting to escape by stowing away on a tugboat near Port Arthur.
Lt. Harper then the coordinated efforts between Port Arthur Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Marine Unit and the tugboat owner to have the tugboat come to the dock.
After being taken ashore and arrested without incident, it was discovered that Randell also had two active felony Family Violence warrants from Harris County.
"Due to the attention and collaborative efforts of all involved, this violent offender was captured with no harm to him, the tugboat crew or the officers. Special thanks to the JCSO Marine Units, Lt. Harper, Sgt. Meaux, Sgt. Walker, Officer Richardson, Officer Jackson, Officer Jessup and K9 Ranger. Job well done!" said a press release from PAPD.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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