Victim of Rayne shooting identified

UPDATE:

Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly has announced the name of the victim in the homiside that occurred in Rayne on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, on the 400 block of West B North Street.

The victim has been identified as Mohamed Abdullar Nur, black male, 59 years of age, who resides at 409 Sixth Street in Rayne.

INITIAL REPORT:

Rayne Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead here Tuesday night.
Police Chief Carroll Stelly said his office received several calls from citizens reporting shots fire in the area of Reynolds Avenue and West B North Street just before 8:30 p.m.
Officers responding found a black male victim in the 400 block of West B North Street. The victim was transported to Acadia General Hospital in Crowley where he was pronounced dead.
Stelly said the name of the victim is being withheld until next of kin has been notified.
Anyone with any information about this shooting is asked to call Rayne Police detectives at 337-334-4215 or Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers at 337-789-TIPS (337-789-8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.
The investigation is continuing and more information will released as it becomes available.