Oct 09, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- A Louisiana man was arrested in another state in connection to an Independence Day shooting in Prairieville. An investigation by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office led to Bayron Escalante, 31, of Gonzales, being arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated criminal damage to property. Deputies responded to a disturbance on July 4 on Stanley Street in Prairieville. During an investigation, a man told deputies that an argument with an acquaintance led to shots being fired. Escalante was identified as a suspect. APSO said he fled the scene in a car after firing shots. Deputies said Escalante was found and arrested in Sevier County in Tennessee after a BOLO was issued. He was then taken to and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Monday, Oct. 7. Escalante's bond was set at $325,000. TikTok star Mr. Prada now facing first-degree murder charge in death of Louisiana therapist Latest News Former Baton Rouge high school football star delivers homes to Tallahassee single mothers Supreme Court appears split on Oklahoma death row inmate’s fate  Landfall timeline: When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida? The best Prime Day Lego deals on sets that rarely go on sale Plane crashes on California island, killing all 5 on board
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