St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office investigating apparent shooting in Covington-area

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent shooting in the Covington area.

Deputies say they were called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Bertel Street in the Covington Country Club area.

According to STPSO, two male co-workers were found at a construction site at the location.

For reasons unknown, the suspect shot the victim, who later died from his injuries.