Another Louisiana Man Arrested in Connection with a November 20 Fatal Shooting
Published November 30, 2022
Another Louisiana Man Arrested in Connection with a November 20 Fatal Shooting
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed on November 29, 2022, that Demonte Joseph, 19, had been booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for his suspected involvement in the shooting death of Jessie Johnson on November 20, 2022, at around 1:00 p.m. in the 9000 block of South Choctaw Drive. On November 26, 2022, the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office detained Joseph in Garyville, Louisiana, on an arrest warrant.
Joseph has been arrested for 1st Degree Murder, Attempt 1st Degree Murder, and Illegal Use of a Weapon.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
More information - Louisiana Authorities Arrest One Suspect and Are Seeking Two in Connection with a November 20 Fatal Shooting
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