Authorities release identity of Oakdale shooting victim

Oakdale, LA (KPLC) - The Oakdale Police Department has released the identity of the victim who died after being shot on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.

The victim was identified as 25-year-old Anthony Rakestraw Jr.

Authorities are still searching for Malcolm Pugh, 21, who is currently wanted for second-degree murder.

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)

Authorities release identity of Oakdale shooting victim

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