Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 19-year-old Lake Charles resident, Jermaine Reed Jackson, has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one person injured last month at the King’s Point convenience store on Gerstner Memorial Boulevard. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, prompting a response from the Lake Charles Police Department and emergency services.
According to authorities, Jackson was taken into custody and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Facility. He faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of weapons. His bond is set at $650,000.
Witnesses reported a heavy police presence the night of the incident, with officers cordoning off the entire store parking lot with crime scene tape. According to reports, a store clerk was checking out customers when the gunfire erupted at the back of the store. After hearing the shots, the employee activated a panic button and, along with others, quickly exited the building for safety.
Police have not released additional information on the motive for the shooting or the condition of the injured individual. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the incident.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.