Man arrested after Hammond shootout that left brother dead, another man injured
HAMMOND - A man was arrested for his involvement in a shootout that resulted in the death of his brother and injuries to a 55-year-old, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.
TPSO says Brandon Watson, 28, was booked Tuesday for attempted second degree murder and obstruction of justice.
Deputies say just before 6 a.m. on Nov. 15, TPSO was called to a home on Robinson Road for a reported shooting. They found Jonathan Watson, 25, dead and an unidentified 55-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
TPSO says Jonathan and Brandon got into an argument in front of their mother's home, resulting in the 55-year-old man exiting the home in an attempt to intervene and went back into the home with Brandon. Jonathan and the 55-year-old got into a shootout, resulting in Jonathan's death and the injuries to the 55-year-old man.
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Video evidence was uncovered showing Brandon's involvement in the shootout, as he fired at the survivor after he fired at Jonathan, deputies say. No charges are expected against the survivor.