On Friday, January 13, 2017, at approximately 9:25 pm, a patrol unit of the Vidor Police Department was patrolling the 1300 Block of First Street when he heard a shot fired in his vicinity. The officer exited his patrol car to investigate and moved towards the area that the shot appeared to come from. The Officer observed a white male run from a residence in the 1300 of First Street and collapse in the front yard clutching his chest. The officer immediately called for additional units to respond to his location. Officers quickly arrived on-scene, secured the area and began to call for the occupants to exit the residence through the front door. An older white male appeared in the door way and exited the residence without incident. During the investigation, it was learned that Victim / Suspect had a landlord-tenant relationship. They had engaged in an argument during which a handgun was displayed. The firearm was fired striking the victim. The victim was declared deceased on scene by Acadian Ambulance Service medics. James McClelland, 68, of Vidor, was arrested and charged with murder. His bond was set at $100, 000. The deceased was identified as 38 year old Christopher Nicolasora of Vidor.
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