LAKE CHARLES, LA – A 34-year-old Port Arthur, Texas man is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a local bar, authorities confirmed.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at Cowboys, a bar located on Common Street, around 5 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kayla Vincent.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 25-year-old Augustus Javin suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Fabian D. Charles, 34, who allegedly discharged a firearm during a physical altercation, fatally striking Javin.
Charles was taken into custody and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, where he faces the following charges:
Second-degree murder
Illegal use of a weapon by discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
Obstruction of justice
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
This remains a developing case, and further updates will be provided as more details become available.