Man shot and killed at Covington-area construction site; suspect in custody

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man was shot and killed Friday morning at a construction site in the 100 block of Bertel Street in the Covington Country Club area. Authorities have the suspect, a co-worker, in custody.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating what appears to be a homicide. There is no ongoing threat to the public related to the incident.

Deputies were called to the site just before 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The incident involved two men who worked together at the construction site.

The suspect shot the other man, who died from his injuries. The reason is unknown and under investigation.

Investigators said the shooting is not related to the homicide investigation earlier this week in the wooded area near Pelican Park and Northlake Nature Trail in the Mandeville area.

The names of the man who died and the suspect are not being released yet. The sheriff’s office is waiting until the victim’s next of kin are notified.

The investigation is ongoing. The sheriff’s office said it will release more information as it becomes available.

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