Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Bogalusa man was indicted on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in connection with a murder investigation that began on July 5. Pearl River man indicted in connection with father’s fatal shooting According to information from the office of District Attorney Collin Sims 35-year-old Clois Blackledge is accused of fatally shooting 62-year-old Lark Starnes, who, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, was found dead behind his home on South Choctaw Road near Bogalusa. Clois Blackledge (Courtesy: 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office) Blackledge was initially a person of interest in the investigation but was arrested and charged with murder and obstruction of justice on July 6. His arrest followed a search that ended at the intersection of Highway 21 and Mitchell Road, south of Bogalusa. Blackledge was indicted by a Washington Parish grand jury on one count of second degree murder. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Does Hispanic Heritage Month have the right name? Federal aid available for Terrebonne Parish Hurricane Francine victims Former Lafayette ADA Gary Haynes indicted on bribery, money laundering conspiracy, more House GOP torpedoes Speaker Johnson’s funding bill Overcrowding at St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter may lead to euthanization soon