The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) is currently investigating a homicide that occurred earlier today in the area of Caroline Drive in Port Sulphur.

 

PPSO deputies responded to the report of a shooting and discovered a male victim with injuries consistent with gunshots. Plaquemines Parish Emergency Medical Services arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim has been identified as Billy Saunier, 40, of Port Sulphur, Louisiana.

 

During the course of the investigation, responding deputies and detectives were able to develop a suspect with the assistance of witnesses along with pertinent information gathered from the crime scene and search warrants. The suspect is currently detained by PPSO detectives and there isn't any danger to the public.

 

 

This is an active investigation and additional information will be released when it becomes available.

 

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Victoria Barrois at 504-934-6820 or 504-564-2525.