RESERVE- Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who has information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects responsible for the death of an 18-year-old who was found shot in a ditch over the weekend.

WWL-TV reports that Colay McCovery's body was found in a ditch on East 27th and Farlough Street in Reserve on Saturday around 11:50 a.m. Authorities say he had several gunshot wounds.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting can call St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS.