2 people injured in shooting in Zwolle; Sabine Municipal Sheriff’s Office investigating

ZWOLLE, Louisiana (KSLA) – Sabine Parish authorities report the arrest of a suspect this week in connection with a June 7 shooting in Zwolle.

Jeremiah Deshawn Davis, 17, of Many, was arrested Friday morning (June 21), Sheriff Aaron Mitchell said. Davis was wanted on several serious offenses, including attempted premeditated murder, illegal carrying and discharge of weapons and aggravated criminal damage.

The case remains under investigation and more arrests are pending, the sheriff said.

Authorities had previously stated that they believe 20-year-old Earnest McCray IV, 23-year-old Maurice Shelby and others were also involved in the incident.

The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office said that on June 7, at approximately 1:30 p.m., these individuals met on Magnolia Street near Horton Street and that a gunfire exchange occurred between the group of men. Bullets struck them and two cars, including a Chevrolet, which was found in the street with numerous bullet holes and several shell casings.

McCray was taken to Sabine Medical Center in serious condition and then flown to a hospital in Shreveport for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds.

Shelby ended up at the Florien Police Department and was taken to a hospital. He was later released after receiving treatment.

Investigators said Davis may also have suffered a minor gunshot wound.

The Chevrolet and another car were seized as part of the investigation. One was found on Magnolia Street, while the other, also riddled with bullet holes, was located on Allens Loop on Louisiana Highway 474 near Florien.

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