Emmanuel Paul Sam, a 28-year-old Black man, was shot during an argument in Arnaudville, Louisiana, on the afternoon of October 16, 2014. He was taken to a nearby hospital but died shortly after arrival.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated and identified a suspect, Jamie Zenon of Breaux Bridge. Witnesses said Zenon fled the scene and was arrested a short time later. Reports describe the shooting as stemming from a dispute between Sam and Zenon; initial accounts noted an arrest but did not give specifics about charges or later court outcomes.

What details about Emmanuel’s life, the dispute, or the investigation might help explain what happened that afternoon? If anyone knew Emmanuel or saw events in Arnaudville that day, please share what you can.