Crime
21-year-old Cam’ron Scott killed after shooting at Canaan Village Apartments in Crowley
Crowley, La. — A homicide investigation is underway following a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Crowley, according to local authorities.
Officers with the Crowley Police Department responded on February 21 to reports of gunshots at the Canaan Village Apartments.
Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the left side of his head.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and later identified as Cam’ron Scott.
Investigators reported that witnesses at the scene identified Javon Davis as the individual responsible for the shooting.
During the course of the investigation, officers recovered a used handgun believed to be connected to the incident.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Davis on a charge of second-degree murder.
Authorities are actively searching for the suspect and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Crowley Police Department at 337-783-1234.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.