Adult suspect arrested for the ongoing homicide investigation of a juvenile
Thibodaux police said a third suspect has been arrested for having connections to the death of a 15-year-old boy.
Jarien Cole was shot multiple times in the 1700 block of South Barbier Avenue. He later died from his injuries.
Police arrested a 15-year-old who is being accused of killing Cole. The suspect is being charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Another child, a 12-year-old, was arrested in connection with the shooting, according to Thibodaux police.
The 12-year-old and 15-year-old suspects are being held at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility, awaiting court proceedings.
Talisha Duncan, 39, has been accused of being an accessory after the fact to second-degree murder. Duncan is being held at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on a $150,000 bond.
Police said they are looking into a possible relationship or connection between the victim and the suspects.
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident can submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.