1 arrested, 1 sought in LaPlace teenager’s killing
Published 2:50 pm Monday, August 8, 2016
- The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office released this photo of a 2013 Toyota Corolla with license plate ZNY406 that authorities said perpetrators fled the scene in.
LAPLACE — A local man is wanted for murder, police connecting him with the Friday afternoon killing of a LaPlace teenager.
Frederick Seymore Jr.
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre announced Monday afternoon that detectives identified two suspects in connection with the killing of Tory Horton, 16, of LaPlace.
Bruce Butler Jr.
Detectives arrested Bruce Butler Jr., 22, of LaPlace Friday night and identified Frederick Seymore Jr., 22, of LaPlace as the second suspect wanted in connection with the homicide.
The killing occurred at approximately 3:43 p.m. Friday at LaPlace Discount, located at the corner of West Airline Highway and Cambridge Drive in LaPlace. Tregre said the perpetrators fled the scene in a red 2013 Toyota Corolla with license plate ZNY406.
Seymour remains at large, Tregre said.
The red Toyota Corolla’s passenger side mirror was hanging, and prior to Friday’s killing, the car had a bullet hole in the lower section of the right rear fender.
Detectives booked Butler with principal to second-degree murder. He remains in custody in lieu of a $750,000 bond.
Seymore remains at large. He is wanted for second-degree murder.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Frederick Seymore Jr. or the location of the red 2013 Toyota Corolla is encouraged to call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
Those who call Crimestoppers do not have to testify and may qualify for a cash reward. Tips can also be submitted to stjohnsheriff.org/submitatip.php.
