Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred at 7185 Greenwell Street. At 05:20pm this date, deputies were summoned to the listed address in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival a 25y.o. male was found to have been shot multiple times and was deceased. The victim has been identified as Milton Jones, b/m, 25yoa. Mr. Jones lived at 7185 Greenwell Street #30. Mr. Jones had been involved in an argument with John Gettridge, b/m, 19yoa. Mr. Gettridge has a last know address of 15426 Blue Morning Dr., Houston, Texas. During the argument, Mr. Gettridge produced a handgun and shot Mr. Jones multiple times causing his death. Detectives have obtained an Affidavit Warrant of arrest for Mr. Gettridge for the crime of Second Degree Murder. Mr. Gettridge could possibly be occupying a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, gold in color, Louisiana license plate MXJ682. Persons with information concerning the investigation or the whereabouts of Mr. Gettridge are asked to call 389-5000.

UPDATE

Detectives report that at approximately 12:00am, on 7/22/2006, John Gettridge was taken into custody by the Lafayette Police Department. Mr. Gettridge is currently located at the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Jail, where he is awaiting return to East Baton Rouge Parish. The circumstances concerning the arrest of Mr. Gettridge are unknown at this time.