Crime
24-year-old Derrick Johnson killed in Jonesboro shooting
The Jonesboro Police Department has identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on the night of Friday, January 31.
Public Information Specialist Sally Smith confirmed that the victim has been identified as 24-year-old Derrick Johnson of Gilmore, Arkansas.
According to authorities, the incident was first reported at approximately 10:17 p.m. when a call was received regarding an unresponsive individual located in the 100 block of Daybreak Drive.
Responding officers arrived on the scene to find Johnson unresponsive in a parking lot.
Despite life-saving efforts, Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an initial assessment, the Jonesboro Police Department officially classified the case as a homicide.
The department’s Criminal Investigation Division has taken over the investigation and is actively pursuing leads to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
Individuals can contact the Jonesboro Police Department at 870-935-5657. All tips will be handled with discretion, and anonymous reports are welcome.
Authorities in Holmes County are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.
According to Sheriff Willie March, the incident took place at approximately 1:00 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 17.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire.
The victim, identified as Jeremy Cornelius Keith, was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Keith succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Sheriff March confirmed that a person of interest has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal incident.
Officials have not released additional details regarding the motive or the identity of the person in custody at this time.
Law enforcement is urging anyone with information related to the case to contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the investigation.