Suspect arrested in Beauregard Town shooting

 BATON ROUGE (WVLA) - Baton Rouge Police say 20 year old Aramis Jackson was taken into custody late this morning in Violet, St Bernard Parish.

He's wanted for allegedly breaking into a house in Beauregard Town and shooting 42 year old Alexandra Engler and her 9 year old daughter.

Police say they were able to match DNA from the scene to Jackson - linking him to the scene.

Since the shooting - people in Beauregard Town have on edge, some even armed themselves.

People we spoke with say Jackson's arrest calms some fears.

BRPD says a second suspect is still on the loose.  If you have any information - call Crimestoppers at 344-STOP.

Meanwhile - New details on scholarship fund for Ariana Engler. This information is from St. Jude School:

The family of Alexandra Engler has established
a memorial scholarship fund.
For more information, please contact Amy Whitley at awhitley@stlukesbrschool.org.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Day School
8833 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-927-8601