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SUBJECT LELAND EDWARD HAMM STILL BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO JULY 1, 2016 SHOOTING IN TURKEY CREEK

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is still investigating the fatal shooting that occurred in Turkey Creek, LA on July 1, 2016 at the residence of 1023 Cemetery Road.  They are trying to locate all suspects involved.  On August 11, 2016, one of the subjects involved (identified as Richard Alan Smith) was captured in Tulsa Oklahoma and is awaiting extradition.  The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance in the matter.  The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is still actively seeking to apprehend Leland Edward Hamm (pictured), a white male born May 23, 1974 with a body full of tattoos.  Hamm is originally from Kansas and may be traveling in a 2003 Brown Monte Carlo with a green bottom and his license plate has “FELNINK” on it.  Investigators are still receiving information and they encourage the public to continue contacting them at 337-363-2161.  All calls will remain anonymous.

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