Crime
24-year-old Deiondre Benjamin killed in shooting during St. Martinville High School homecoming game
Deion’Dre Benjamin, a 24-year-old from St. Martinville, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred near St. Martinville High School on Friday night, just before the school’s homecoming football game.
Zackyric Gardner, 22, of St. Martinville, has been arrested in connection with the shooting and charged with second-degree murder.
Gardner was apprehended in Texas while traveling as a passenger in a vehicle.
The St. Martinville Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident and anticipates additional arrests.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.