Crime
28-year-old Demonquerius Colbert killed in Mansfield shooting, suspect Vincent Lapatrick Jackson in custody
Following his arrest, Jackson was booked into the DeSoto Detention Center on charges of second-degree murder.
A tragic incident unfolded in DeSoto Parish early Saturday morning. At 2:50 AM, emergency dispatch received reports of a shooting at the intersection of Kennedy Street and Johnson Street.
Responding officers found Demonquerius Colbert, 28, inside his vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical attention from DeSoto EMS and transport to DeSoto Regional Hospital, Colbert tragically succumbed to his injuries.
DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene to investigate the crime and search for the perpetrator.
Through diligent efforts, authorities apprehended Vincent Lapatrick Jackson, 20, just over an hour later at approximately 4:10 AM.
Jackson was taken into custody during a traffic stop conducted by the DeSoto Sheriff’s Special Investigative Unit.
Following his arrest, Jackson was booked into the DeSoto Detention Center on charges of second-degree murder.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, and further details about the incident will be released as they become available.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.