Breaking News

More () »

Crime

Stepson of man killed in Violet arrested for his murder, SBSO says

Lehmann's stepfather was found dead in a home in the 5400 block of East St. Bernard Highway in Violet.

More Videos

Next up in 5

Example video title will go here for this video

Next up in 5

Example video title will go here for this video

VIOLET, La. —

The stepson of a man killed in violet Friday was arrested for his murder two days later, St. Bernard Sheriff's Office officials said.

Authorities said 35-year-old Joel Lehmann was arrested Sunday in connection with the murder.

Lehmann's stepfather was found dead in a home in the 5400 block of East St. Bernard Highway in Violet.

Lehmann was booked into St. Bernard Parish Prison where he is being held. Bond has not yet been set.

Credit: WWL-TV

Nobody else was injured in the shooting, sheriff's officials said.

More Stories:

RELATED: Boil water advisory lifted in Slidell

RELATED: Discovery of unused disaster supplies angers Puerto Rico

► Get breaking news from your neighborhood delivered directly to you by downloading the new FREE WWL-TV News app now in the IOS App Store or Google Play.

‎New Orleans News from WWL

‎Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather in the New Orleans area on the all-new free WWL TV app. Our app features the latest breaking news that impacts you and your family, interactive weather and radar, and live video from our newscasts and local events. LOCAL & BREAKING NEWS * Receive r...