Joe McKnight shooter arrested on manslaughter charge

Ronald Gasser, the man who shot and killed former NFL running back Joe McKnight, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.

Gasser and McKnight were involved in a road-rage incident in which the 54-year-old Gasser shot and killed McKnight.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand released a statement on the incident:

Normand wraps up quickly. Presser over.

Here's the JP press release. pic.twitter.com/ElKeUuLhu6

— Gambit (@The_Gambit) December 2, 2016

Gasser was initially released on bail.

Tuesday, authorities arrested Gasser:

Joe McKnight's shooter, Ronald Gasser, arrested on manslaughter charge https://t.co/D2yZ7jNbBy pic.twitter.com/zA3NMCWKzR

— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) December 6, 2016

The department will hold a press conference Tuesday to detail the finding and what comes next in this tragic even, so stay tuned.

Last Sunday, the New York Jets held a moment of silence for McKnight. Reggie Bush wore cleats dedicated to his friend.