Man sought in fatal shooting

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for a suspect in a murder which occurred Monday in Rayville.

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a shooting on Blackmon Street in Rayville at approximately 2 p.m. Monday.

Upon the arrival of deputies, the victim, Michael C. Bradley, 23, was found on the ground with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds.  Richland Parish Coroner’s personnel pronounced Bradley deceased at the scene.

Witnesses report that there were two males playing dominos at the residence on Blackmon Street in the yard.  

They stated the victim arrived at the residence and within minutes they heard multiple gunshots.  Witnesses described the suspect as a black male wearing camouflage clothing and last seen running north from the scene.

Due to the close location of Rayville Junior High School and Rayville High School, the school officials were notified.  

The school officials as a precaution put their schools in lockdown.

“I requested Louisiana State Police, Criminal Investigative Division, to lead this investigation,” Richland Parish Sheriff Harrell stated. “At this time our investigators along with LSP investigators are conducting interviews.  We are also being assisted by LA Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana Probation and Parole and Rayville Police Department.”

Harrell said the investigation revealed the shots were fired from within a house trailer located at the crime scene.  At approximately 6:54 p.m. Monday, a search warrant was executed at 108 Blackmon Street. 

The search located four rifles and one handgun as well as other evidence.

The Investigation revealed four subjects were involved with this homicide.  Arrested at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday were Mary J. Miles, 53; Terrance Miles, 23; and Robert E. Miles, 25; all of Rayville. All three were booked into the Richland Parish Detention Center and charged with conspiracy to commit second degree murder.  No bond has been set at this time.

In addition, authorities are seeking Larry Ray Brown Jr., 29, or Rayville. He is described as being 5’11” and weighing 200 pounds. Brown should be considered armed and dangerous.

If you have ny information on the location of Larry Brown Jr., please contact the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office at 728-2071 or Louisiana State Police – Troop F at 345-0000.