Suspect in March 26 Homicide in Louisiana Accompanied by His Attorney Turns Himself in at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center 

Natchitoches, Louisiana - A suspect in a March 26 homicide in Louisiana accompanied by his attorney has turned himself in at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center. 

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright announced on March 27, 2023, that Jacoby Javon 'Cobi' Forte, 20, of Mansfield, Louisiana, wanted in connection with the March 26, 2023 shooting death of Jalan Dunte McGee in Powhatan, turned himself in at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center at approximately 12:45 p.m.

According to authorities, Forte accompanied by his Shreveport attorney was administered Miranda warnings, processed, and booked in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with 1-Count of Second Degree Murder and 1-Count of Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Felony.

A 72-hour judicial hearing has been scheduled, but no bond has been set.

Detectives traveled to Shreveport this morning for the autopsy, continue to interview potential witnesses, and gather evidence as the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office Detectives are asking that anyone with information regarding this case contact them at the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at 318-357-7830.

Agents on this case include Detective Sgt. Craig LaCour and Detective Lt. Jonathon Byles of NPSO Criminal Investigations

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office thanked the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, Crime Stoppers of Natchitoches, the public, and their media partners for assistance during this ongoing investigation.

The investigative file when completed will be turned over to Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington’s Office for review.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.