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.
Crime
39-year-old Isaac Riley shot and killed outside Amazon Warehouse in Greenfield
Both the suspected shooter and witnesses cooperated fully with law enforcement.
A deadly shooting occurred early Friday morning in the parking lot of the Amazon Distribution Warehouse in Greenfield, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 1:45 a.m. at the facility located at 7114 W. 200 N., near the Marion County/Hancock County line.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 39-year-old Isaac Riley, of Indianapolis, lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspected shooter, a man who remained on-site with his hands raised in surrender, was immediately taken into custody without resistance.
Authorities have not released the name of the suspect at this time.
In an official statement, the sheriff’s department described the incident as an isolated altercation between two individuals, with evidence suggesting the shooting may have been in self-defense.
Both the suspected shooter and witnesses cooperated fully with law enforcement.
“This appears to be an isolated incident between two people,” the sheriff’s department confirmed, “and there is no threat to the public.”
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.