SHOOTING AT CHURCH POINT

Crowley Signal February 17, 1900

A shooting scrape took place at Church Point last Monday. Particulars of the case cannot be ascertained at present further than what we give below:

The principals of the shooting were Wm. Murrell (brother of Joe of this city) and Pierre Comeaux, both of Church Point. Some trouble arose between the men and it is stated that Comeaux made an assault upon his opponent with a club. In the affray which followed Comeaux was shot. It cannot be learned whether the wound has proved fatal or not.

Mr. Murrell at once surrendered to the authorities at Church Point and was brought to this city by the constable late Wednesday evening. He stated to the Signal reporter Thursday morning that the shooting was done in self defense and he hoped it would not prove fatal.