Caldwell Parish, Louisiana – A tragic incident unfolded in Caldwell Parish when a 53-year-old man was accused of fatally shooting his wife’s boyfriend in Kelly. The Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s office revealed details from an affidavit outlining the events leading up to the shooting.
It all began when a distressed woman called the sheriff’s office reporting she had heard a gunshot while hiding in the woods. Shortly after that call, Brian Allbritton himself phoned the authorities, admitting to the shooting. When deputies arrived at the scene, Allbritton confessed to being the shooter and surrendered peacefully.
The lifeless body of Julian Martin Jr was discovered near two trucks, with deputies confirming a single gunshot wound to his chest. Allbritton explained to law enforcement that he had been summoned by his wife to her location in the woods. Upon arrival, he encountered Martin, leading to a confrontation that tragically ended with fatal gunfire.
Despite a thorough search, no weapons were found near Martin’s body, and Allbritton maintained he had not seen Martin armed during the confrontation. Subsequently, Allbritton was arrested and taken to the Caldwell Parish Jail, where he is set to face charges of second-degree murder.
The community of Caldwell Parish is left stunned by this heart-wrenching incident, as authorities work to untangle the complexities surrounding the violent altercation. As the legal proceedings begin, questions linger about the circumstances that led to such a tragic outcome, leaving loved ones of the victim and the accused grappling with grief and disbelief.