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An arrest has been made in what the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is calling random shootings that killed four people. Sheriff Joseph Lopinto arrested Sean Barrette, 22, of Metairie, on multiple homicide counts related to two separate shootings that occurred on West Metairie Avenue. He is being held without bond and is being represented by a public defender. Barrette's next hearing date will be in July. The first shooting happened on June 17 at around 11:12 p.m. near the intersection of West Metairie and Henry Landry. A 22-year-old man, Isai Cadalzo, was shot multiple times and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The second incident occurred on June 18 around 4:19 pm near the intersection of West Metairie and North Starrett. Two victims, Manuel Caronia 45, and Nicky Robeau , 57, both suffering from gunshot wounds, were pronounced dead at the scene.Barrette was also linked to a shooting in New Orleans East, according to Lopinto. As the second scene was being processed for evidence, investigators identified a possible suspect and suspect vehicle by using in part a phone recovered from the first scene. At the second scene, the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office was instrumental in allowing investigators to quickly process ballistic evidence to further link the incidents, according to Lopinto.JPSO said it began surveillance on a residence linked to the vehicle in the 300 block of Trefny before clearing the scene at West Metairie and North Upland. During the surveillance, Barrette arrived at the residence in the suspect vehicle.The JPSO SWAT team was activated and used to take Barrette into custody without incident, according to Lopinto. JPSO says Barrette played high school football at John Curtis Christian School, and online records show he also played college football at Mississippi State, Southeastern Louisiana University and the University of South Alabama.The sheriff says he was twice committed to mental health facilities in recent months.Lopinto said after obtaining warrants for the vehicle and residence, JPSO recovered forensic evidence that linked Barrette to both incidents.An arrest warrant was obtained for Barrette, and he was booked late last Wednesday at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. His charges include second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of obstruction of justice.According to JPSO, deputies have not identified any motive for these killings or determine anything linking Barrette to any of the victims.