Crime
Jackson Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Emarion Flowers
JACKSON, MI — A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Emarion Flowers, 22, which occurred in Jackson late last week, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Jackson Police Chief Chris Simpson announced that the suspect was taken into custody around 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19, near the intersection of County Farm Road and Springport Road in Blackman Township.
The arrest was made swiftly by detectives, and the suspect was transported to the Jackson County Jail, where he awaits formal charges of open murder.
Flowers was discovered with a gunshot wound at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at Southridge Park, located on Warwick Court.
Emergency responders transported him to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Just hours after Flowers’ death, a separate shooting took place less than 12 hours later across the city boundary in the 100 block of Lincoln Court near Francis Street in Summit Township.
In that incident, four men were shot, including 29-year-old Anthony Glen Owens Jr., who died from his injuries.
Authorities are actively investigating whether the two shootings are connected. “It’s too early to confirm a direct link,” Chief Simpson stated, “but our detectives are thoroughly examining all possible connections.”
The arrest was a coordinated effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety, Michigan State Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Jackson Narcotics Enforcement Team.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is investigating a series of shootings that occurred Wednesday night in Pahokee, culminating in a deputy-involved shooting.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and PBSO’s Violent Crimes Division are conducting parallel and joint reviews of the incident.
According to authorities, the violence began on Wednesday, February 25, at approximately 10:12 p.m., when 44-year-old Charles McCloud Jr. allegedly initiated a series of shootings at multiple locations throughout Pahokee over a roughly 40-minute span.
First Shooting – 171 Booker Place (10:12 p.m.)
McCloud allegedly shot two adult males at a residence located at 171 Booker Place.
Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Second Shooting – 8700 Block of Doveland Drive
Shortly afterward, multiple gunshots were reported in the 8700 block of Doveland Drive.
Although several rounds were fired, authorities confirmed that no individuals were struck during this incident.
Third Shooting – 750 Belle Glade Road
The third shooting occurred at a convenience store located at 750 Belle Glade Road.
An adult male was shot during this incident and transported for medical treatment. Officials report the victim is expected to survive.
While responding to the reported gunfire on Doveland Drive and conducting a preliminary investigation, a PBSO deputy was securing the area with crime scene tape when McCloud allegedly drove a black GMC SUV directly at the deputy.
Authorities state that McCloud struck the deputy with the vehicle, pushing him approximately 40 feet. After exiting the SUV armed with a firearm, McCloud allegedly attempted to shoot the injured deputy.
In response, the deputy discharged his service weapon, striking McCloud. A second PBSO deputy also discharged his firearm during the encounter. McCloud was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The injured deputy sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
According to PBSO, Charles McCloud Jr. had an extensive criminal history, including prior charges for Riot, Resisting an Officer with Violence, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Narcotics Equipment/Possession, and Escape or Attempted Escape from a county facility.
In accordance with standard agency policy, the deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The FDLE, the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and PBSO’s Violent Crimes Division continue to actively investigate all aspects of the shootings, including the deputy-involved use of force.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.