Baton Rouge, Louisiana – More than a month after the fatal shooting of a local woman, Baton Rouge police have arrested and charged a suspect in the case.

31-year-old Ryan Selestan has been taken into custody and formally charged with second-degree murder in the death of Shyquencia Marshall. The incident occurred in May, though authorities have released limited details about the circumstances that led to the violence.

Police confirmed the arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation. The victim’s family and loved ones have waited anxiously for developments since the tragedy.

As the case proceeds through the judicial system, investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. Additional information about the motive or exact circumstances has not yet been disclosed.

This arrest brings a measure of progress for Marshall’s loved ones, though many questions remain about the moments leading up to her death. Police have not released further updates at this time.