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62-year-old La Marque man arrested after allegedly shooting 40-year-old during argument

Richard Pleasant Sr. (La Marque Police Department)

LA MARQUE, Texas – The La Marque Police Department said a 62-year-old man has been arrested after he shot a man during an argument Monday morning.

According to police, they responded to the 100 block of Anita at approximately 4:30 a.m. Monday.

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Police said the resident at the address, identified as Richard Pleasant Sr., shot a 40-year-old man during an argument.

The victim was transported to Mainland Medical Hospital by a family member in a private vehicle. The victim is in serious condition, but is expected to survive his injuries.

Pleasant Sr. is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond has been set at $100,000.


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Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

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