ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — The Port Barre suspect who was arrested after he barricaded themselves in their home and started shooting has been identified, authorities said.
Jerome Oneall Benoit, 55, of Port Barre was arrested and charged with bench warrant for failure to appear to pay fine, criminal trespass, simple assault, weapons violations, possession of stolen property and burglary, deputies said.
Deputies responded to Current Lake Lane, just east of Port Barre on a complaint of someone shooting a pistol that was taken from a home. Upon their arrival, it was learned that Benoit was alleged to have entered a neighbor’s home, removed a revolver and began firing it outside…