JEFFERSON, La. — A Metairie man wanted for shooting and killing a woman in Jefferson Friday night before fleeing to Texas has died.
Larry Richardson Jr, 40, was found dead in a Houston hotel room, a spokesperson with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said Sunday.
First reports from the scene said the death appears to be a suicide.
Reporters at the Houston hotel where Richardson was found said a car that matches JPSO's description with the same license plate was parked nearby.
JPSO Public Affairs Division Commander Capt. Jason Rivarde said investigators were looking for Richardson on Saturday, noting he'd possibly went to Houston.
The woman Richardson was accused of killing was shot in the 3400 block of Mole Cottage St in Jefferson.
Sheriff's deputies found her when they responded to reports of gunshots in the area. She was shot several times and died before she could be taken to a hospital for treatment.
As homicide investigators continue looking for clues at the scene and talking to people who may have known, seen or heard anything, the investigation is far from over, but deputies said they're willing to hear from people with information.
Anyone willing to share information that can help police in the investigation can call CrimeStoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free 1.877.903.7867
After an autopsy, the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim's name and the official cause of death but not before getting in touch with the victim's family.
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