Photos courtesy of the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Update:
Bunkie Assistant Chief of Police Brandon Horton Horton and his investigation team have been working diligently on this case. This investigation is still ongoing at the time of this release. Because this is an active investigation, the information being released is limited. Sharing certain facts or evidence at this time could hinder or compromise investigative efforts. Asst. Chief Horton urges the public to refrain from spreading or relying on rumors and false statements regarding this incident.
Since the release of the initial story, the victim in this incident has unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Out of respect for the victim’s family and their privacy, Bunkie Police will not be releasing the victim’s name or personal information.
The investigative team has gathered sufficient evidence and probable cause to obtain arrest warrants for the four suspects involved in this senseless and heinous crime. All four were taken into custody without incident and booked into the Avoyelles Parish Jail DC-1. As facts and evidence continue to be examined, some charges may be upgraded or additional charges may be added in the near future once the investigation is complete.
Asst. Chief Horton stated that “These acts of senseless gun violence will not be tolerated in any way, shape, or form in the City of Bunkie. Anyone who chooses to pick up a firearm and shoot, injure, or murder an innocent human being will face severe consequences and swift justice. This not only tears apart the victim’s family and loved ones, but also affects the families of everyone involved and harms our entire community. My job is to ensure public safety in the City of Bunkie, and anyone who commits or participates in any act of violence on our streets will face consequences. People’s lives are not a game. May God bless each one of you and the City of Bunkie.”
The following list is the suspects’ information and current charges. Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Houston Jurrell III – age 27 – Bunkie
• First Degree Murder
• Attempted First Degree Murder
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Obstruction of Justice
• Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
• Assault by Drive-by Shooting
Dechaddrick Deal – age 24 – Bunkie
• Accessory After the Fact
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Obstruction of Justice
Javon Payne – age 26 – Bunkie
• Accessory After the Fact
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Obstruction of Justice
Aijailan Anderson – age 24 – Bunkie
• Accessory After the Fact
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Obstruction of Justice
Original story:
The Bunkie Police Department received an emergency call reporting a shooting in the 600 block of Rose Street on Nov. 30, at 5:47 p.m. Bunkie PD patrol officers quickly arrived on the scene and discovered a victim in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Bunkie Rescue and Acadian Ambulance also responded and transported the victim to a nearby hospital.
Bunkie PD investigator and the Special Response Team were immediately called to the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed that a suspect had been following the victim throughout the city of Bunkie before a weapon was fired through the rear glass of the victim’s vehicle, striking the victim in the head.
During the course of the investigation and witness interviews, a suspect was identified. At approximately 10:55 pm that same evening, the suspect turned himself in to Bunkie PD. He was arrested and booked into the Avoyelles Parish Detention Center #1.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional suspects are possibly involved. Further information will be released at a later date and time. The victim remains in critical condition.
“On Sunday evening, our community endured an act of evil on our streets,” said Assistant Chief of Police Brandon Horton. “My staff and I are praying for the victim and the victim’s family during this horrific incident. I would like to commend all of my officers for their swift response and thorough investigation. While this investigation remains ongoing, we are committed to bringing everyone responsible for this heinous crime to justice.”
