On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 7:48 pm, St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 200 block of East 13th Street in Reserve for the report of a man shot in the chest. The victim, identified as Cardell Cosey, 31, of East 14th Street in Reserve, was transport to the hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident 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. Citizens with information about this incident that call Crimestoppers do not have to testify in court and may qualify for a cash reward.