Shot Driving

Law enforcement officials responded to a shooting that left a man dead inside the town limits of Jonesboro, LA, according to an incident report released by the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Department. According to the Sheriff's Department, a report of homicide was made on Friday, October 6, 2023, by another motorist is extremely alarming, especially if traveling at night or early morning. A couple were victims of a shooting that occurred over the weekend. The October 7, 2023 shooting claimed the life of 30-year-old Devontre Jackson, according to the Jackson Parish Sheriff's office. A female identified as 32-year-old Roxanne Coleman, who was with Jackson, was also shot during the incident. The sheriff's office said the shooting happened on Hwy 167 between North Hodge and Quit- man around 1:35 AM in the morning. The report further stated that the couple was shot at while driving along Hwy 167. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders arrived from a gunshot wound. Law enforcement said that Coleman was transported to a hospital and was in stable condition. Devontre Jackson has Monroe ties as a former student at Wossman High School in Monroe, LA.

Though no suspect has been apprehended as of press time, the sheriff's office said that they currently have a strong person of interest. As the investigation continues, officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to contact them at (318) 259-9021 or call Crimestoppers at (318) 488-CASH. There is a B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a spiritual solution to a social problem. A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyperson, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives of others - a balanced approach to lowering the violent crime and murder rate in Monroe LA. Praise God for law enforcement.