Suspect facing murder charge in killing of Ville Platte deputy marshal
VILLE PLATTE - Louisiana State Police on Thursday said they will pursue a first-degree murder charge against a man suspected in the shooting death of a deputy marshal Monday night.
Vonteeko Lamar Anderson, 23, is being held at the Evangeline Parish Jail. He's accused of shooting Ville Platte deputy marshal Barry Giglio, who was part of a multi-agency team executing a warrant at a suspected drug house.
Gunfire broke out at that location, killing Giglio and a person who has now been identified as Sistrane Edwards. A third individual was critically wounded.
Anderson was initially booked on drug and weapons charges. The charge of murder has since been added.
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An organization representing city marshals and constables is raising funds to assist Giglio's family.