Warrant upgraded to murder after Oakdale shooting victim dies

Oakdale Police Chief Chad Doyle says Malcolm Pugh, 21, of Oakdale, is being sought in connection to an incident on Arkansas Avenue. Pugh was in an altercation with another male around 3 p.m. when Pugh pulled out a weapon and shot the other person multiple times, Doyle said. Pugh left the scene in a dark-colored sedan.(Oakdale Police Department)
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:33 PM CDT

Oakdale, LA (KPLC) - A person struck in a shooting in Oakdale Friday has died, authorities said.

The victim died Monday morning, according to Oakdale Police Chief Chad Doyle.

The man sought in the shooting, 21-year-old Malcolm Pugh, is now wanted for second-degree murder.

Pugh left the scene in a dark-colored sedan, Doyle said.

Doyle said Pugh should be considered armed and dangerous. He asked anyone with information on Pugh’s whereabouts to call the Oakdale Police Department at 318-335-0290.

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