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

A man died after being shot at a construction site on Bertel Street in the Covington area, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called around 11:30 a.m. Friday, and the suspected shooter is in custody. Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public. The victim’s and suspect’s identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin.