Crime
Da’Ron Jenkins Charged with Murdering His Mother and Brother Days After Prison Release in Wilson
WILSON, NC – A Wilson man has been arrested and charged with the murders of his mother and brother, just days after being released from prison on parole.
Authorities identified the suspect as Da’Ron Donte Jenkins, who was released from prison on March 25, 2024, after serving time since 2021 for breaking and entering, larceny, and malicious conduct.
On March 27, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Wilson Police officers responded to a residence at 1702 Snowden Drive SE, Apartment A, following a call for assistance.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Dana Jenkins, the suspect’s mother, and Daryn Da’Shon Cox, his brother, deceased at the scene.
Dana Jenkins had reportedly expressed joy online about her son’s recent release from prison, only to tragically lose her life at his hands.
Jenkins was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held at the Wilson County Jail without bond.
He has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive behind the killings.
Crime
Victim Killed in Northwest Side Phone Repair Store Shooting Identified as 35-Year-Old Cody Bell
San Antonio police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a phone repair store on the Northwest Side, resulting in the deaths of two men.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 11800 block of Bandera Road, near Loop 1604.
According to authorities, the altercation began when a customer, dissatisfied with the repair service, engaged in a verbal dispute with an employee.
As the confrontation escalated, it turned physical.
At one point, police said the customer produced a firearm and shot the employee.
In response, a second employee retrieved his own firearm and shot the customer.
Both the initial victim and the customer sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead.
The employee who was killed has been identified as 35-year-old Cody Bell.
The second employee involved in the shooting is cooperating with investigators and is not currently facing charges, police confirmed.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities review evidence and statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.