Louisiana man accused of shooting, killing his wife

GONZALES, La. ( BRPROUD ) — The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and her husband in jail.

The APSO said Sean Morris, 50, of Gonzales was charged with second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and eight counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Deputies were called around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a home on Garcon Road and found Morris’ wife had been shot and killed. She was identified as Brenda Morris, 44, of Gonzales.

As the investigation unfolded, deputies found that the shooting happened after a fight, according to the APSO.

Sean Morris was booked into the Ascension Parish Jail after his arrest. The investigation remains ongoing.

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