Second arrest made in connection to April 9 shooting death in Abbeville; Nunez faces 1st-Degree murder charge

While the Abbeville Police Department’s investigation into the April 9 shooting death of James Joseph Jr. remains ongoing, two arrests in connection to the incident have now been made.
The Abbeville Police Department, in the continuing investigation, secured an arrest warrant for Jacolby Nunez for 1st-Degree Murder for the homicide that claimed the life of Joseph, 25, of Abbeville.
Nunez was incarcerated on April 20 for an unrelated Home Invasion and Simple Burglary warrant obtained by detectives. On April 21, officers were able to serve Nunez in the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center with the additional 1st-Degree Murder warrant.
This arrests stems from an incident that occurred two weeks ago. On April 9, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers with the Abbeville Police Department responded to a “Shots Fired” complaint on the 900 block of E. Lafayette Street. Upon officers arriving on scene, the observed a male victim who suffered at least one apparent gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Joseph, died as a result of the shooting.
During the subsequent investigation, detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Jordan Tyler Matthews of Abbeville for the charge of Principle to 2nd-Degree Murder. Matthews was located by the Lafayette Police Department and was placed under arrest. Matthews was booked into the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office then transported to the Abbeville Police Department.
This investigation is still ongoing with more arrests possible.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who have any information regarding this case please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through the Tip411 system at the department’s Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/AbbevillePolice Department/, the official web page @ www.abbevillepd.com by clicking on the “Submit a Tip” link provided or through the official Abbeville Police Department app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.