Mandeville man murdered in Franklinton

A Mandeville man was shot and killed on Alford Street in Franklinton late Sunday night, and two people have been arrested for the murder, police said.

The murder occurred on the 1400 block of the street at about 10:45 p.m., said Franklinton Police Department Lt. Justin Brown.

“He was shot once in the back, and once in the head,” Brown said.

The victim has been identified as Jimmy Brock, and next of kin has been notified, Brown said Monday afternoon.

The names of the two people arrested will be released later, police said.