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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -
Lake Charles Police made an arrest in the North Cherry Street shooting on Thursday, June 14.
Lionel Jacobi Ruben, 27, was arrested and charged with first degree murder. A second suspect is also being sought.
Chief Don Dixon tells KPLC that this was not a random shooting.
Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating the second shooter. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the LCPD.
Officers found 26-year-old Shane Landry dead at the scene and an injured 62-year-old female who was taken immediately to the hospital. She is in stable condition.
Police say a 7 and 3-year-old were also in the home at the time of the shooting, but were unharmed.
Ruben's bond is set at $1.5 million.
Olivia Vidal is at LCPD now and will have a full report tonight on 7 News.
(Source: LCPD)
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