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
Family Seeks Justice After Breanna Howell Found Shot to Death in Clark Road Willows Apartments
Gary, Indiana – The family of Breanna Howell is demanding justice after the woman was found dead on the morning of March 19, 2025, at the Willows Apartments on Clark Road.
According to Myonnha Prince, Howell’s sister, Breanna was last seen when their brother dropped her off at the apartment of Jaequan Washington the night before.
The following morning, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the family received a devastating call informing them that Breanna had been found dead.
Prince told Channel2 NOW that after Howell’s death, Washington ceased all communication with the family, ignoring phone calls and text messages.
Additionally, he allegedly deleted all photos and posts related to Howell from his social media accounts.
While the exact circumstances of Howell’s death remain under investigation, her family believes she suffered physical abuse before being shot.
Prince stated that the last photo of Howell showed visible injuries, including a busted lip, swelling on her face, and an apparent head injury.
Howell was reportedly shot twice—once in the back and once in the chest.
“We don’t know exactly what happened that night, but we do know that my sister was beaten before she was shot and killed,” Prince said. “Now, we just want justice for Breanna.”
The family has been trying to reach Washington or his relatives, urging him to turn himself in.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Washington is a suspect, but the case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement.