DUSON, La. (KLFY) --Joel James Cessac, 42, of Abbeville according to Lafayette Parish Sherriff's Office was involved in the shooting in the 100 block of Stoneburg Drive.

He is being charged with: • Obstruction of Justice • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies

Upon arrival, deputies determined Cessac was involved in a physical altercation with the victim. During the physical altercation, Cessac produced a firearm and shot the victim. After shooting the victim, Cessac fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital for non-life threating injuries.

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Cessac was located in Abbeville, where he was taken into custody.

This investigation remains ongoing and no additional informati

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