Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says Christopher Wilson stabbed Carol Allen to death and was arrested after he called 911 for help with a flat bike tire.
"We extend our thanks and appreciation to the Hammond Police Department for dedicating numerous hours toward locating Mr. Gant and taking him into custody," Portage police said.
Body found in burning Hammond home
Firefighters found one person dead inside the home when they entered. No details were released about the victim. It is unclear how the person died, or when. Author: Chris McCrory (WWL) Updated: 7:55 AM CDT June 9, 2021
HAMMOND, La. A person was found dead in a burning home in Hammond Wednesday morning, according to fire department officials.
Hammond firefighters responded just before 12:30 a.m. to a house fire off Old Covington Highway and found the building well involved with fire, according to a Facebook post.
Firefighters found one person dead inside the home when they entered. No details were released about the victim. It is unclear how the person died, or when.