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On the morning of Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at approximately 7:30 am, officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the area of Grizzaffi Street regarding a shooting.
Officers arrived and located a victim that had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim, who is identified as Jordan Pool, 23 years of age, was transported to an out of area medical facility for treatment where he had remained in critical condition.
According to reports, Cortez Francois was quickly identified as the suspect involved in the investigation. After the shooting occurred, Francois allegedly fled the area on foot.
Officers with the Morgan City Police Department and deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office canvased the area in an attempt to locate Francois.
While canvasing the area, a deputy with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office located Francois behind a set of storage sheds in the area of East Blvd. He was taken into custody and identified as the sole suspect in the investigation.
A search of the area from where Francois fled produced a firearm that is believed to be the gun used in the shooting. The firearm was found to be stolen. Reports indicate that Francois and the victim were in a vehicle together when the victim was shot.
Francois was found to be a convicted felon prohibiting him from possessing a firearm. Evidence was uncovered that while fleeing the area, Francois reportedly hid the gun that was believed to be used in the crime.
Warrants were prepared for Francois’ arrest for Attempted Second Degree Murder, Illegal Use of Dangerous Instrumentalities, Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. He was booked into the Morgan City Jail on May 10, 2023.
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Poole succumbed to his injuries. The investigation continued when a warrant for Second Degree Murder was obtained for Francois’ arrest.
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Francois was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Jail and booked on the updated charge of Second Degree Murder. He was transported back to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center where he now awaits court proceedings.