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On Thursday night, Jan. 30, a LaPlace man was taken into custody after reportedly shooting at a bicyclist multiple times.

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the shooting, which left the bicyclist unharmed, occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Cinclair Loop.

Authorities have identified 17-year-old Te’yairone Florent as a suspect in the shooting. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder at the St. John the Baptist Parish Jail, where his bond is set at $250,000.

Officials report that no motive has been established and that the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that can help in the investigation is asked to call the SJBPSO TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS, Lt. Doug Buckler at 985-233-9331, or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.