Breaking: Jimmerious Smith Wanted in Bogalusa Shooting
Published 3:38 pm Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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BOGALUSA, La. — The Bogalusa Police Department is actively seeking the whereabouts of 18-year-old Jimmerious Smith in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred outside a high school basketball game on January 11. A 14-year-old boy lost his life, and a 13-year-old boy sustained injuries to his leg during the incident.
Jimmerious Smith is wanted on charges including attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments, aggravated criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm in a firearm-free zone, according to information released by the police.
The police have already made significant progress in the investigation, with four other suspects in custody. Among those arrested are 21-year-old JaMichael Spikes, 18-year-old Caleb Moss, and two teenagers aged 16 and 17.
The Bogalusa Police Department emphasizes that the investigation is ongoing, and they encourage anyone with information to contact the BPD CID at 985-732-6238 or Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111. Callers can choose to remain anonymous.
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Timothy Holdiness is a native of Louisiana and has been published in several state, national and international publications. He has earned two undergraduate degrees in Biology, most recently from Northwestern State University in 2022. Notably, Holdiness was the 2014 Microsoft Office Specialist United States Champion in PowerPoint 2010.
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