Local man jailed on second degree murder charge

Published On: Dec 22 2012 09:45:40 PM CST   Updated On: Dec 22 2012 10:08:46 PM CST
SHREVEPORT, La. -

An argument turned deadly when gunfire broke out between two men in West Shreveport Friday evening.

It happened at a home in the 3300 block of Milton St. in the Queensborough neighborhood just after 7p.m.

Shreveport Police say 35-year-old Joseph Butler shot and killed 51-year-old Larry Patterson during an altercation.

Officials say Butler pulled out a handgun and shot Patterson several times during the argument.

Butler initially fled the scene but later turned himself into authorities.

He's charged with one count of second degree murder.