On October 22, 2017, 51-year-old Jose Varela was shot and killed in Hammond, Louisiana during a Sunday morning argument that also left two other people wounded. The dispute escalated into gunfire, prompting a local law enforcement investigation.

Authorities identified and arrested a man named Carlos Heard. A grand jury later indicted Heard on second-degree murder in connection with Varela’s death and on aggravated battery charges for the injuries to the other two victims. Friends and family described Varela as a quiet, respectful man who was proud of his children and always smiling.

Few details have been released about what sparked the argument, the identities of the wounded victims, or the progress and outcome of the court case. Does anyone have information about what led to the confrontation or about the other victims involved?