Man indicted in connection with fatal Washington Parish shooting case
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A man was indicted on Wednesday, July 9 for an alleged second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in Washington Parish.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, 34-year-old Jerry Baker Jr. of Mount Hermon was indicted in connection with the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Ryan Simmons of Franklinton on Jan. 2, 2025.
Assistant District Attorney Ronald Gracianette presented the case to the grand jury.
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