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Braggs charged with murder of Jeffery Hill

October 10, 2025October 24, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Murders

The Monroe Police Department has arrested a teen in connection with shooting incident on October 3 in the 1600 block of Erin Street, where 23-year-old Jeffery Hill was killed. The suspect, 18-year-old Cedric Braggs, was arrested after the incident by…

Cedric Braggs, Shooting

Shooting, police chase, ends in suicide here

August 14, 2025September 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Crime

A somber investigation is underway in West Monroe following a violent incident earlier this week that claimed the lives of two people, including a young teen and the alleged perpetrator. The ordeal began on August 11 when police responded to…

police chase, Shooting, Suicide

Winfield is latest arrest in shoe store shootings

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

Authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the February shooting at Hibbett Sports that left two people injured. Christopher A. Winfield, 23, of Monroe, was taken into custody on Monday, March 24. He faces multiple charges including attempted second-degree…

Christopher Winfield, Hibbett Sports, Shooting

Lyons, Brown arrested in Hibbett Sports shooting

February 27, 2025March 6, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

Authorities have announced the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the violent incidents that occurred at Pecanland Mall and Hibbett Sports earlier this month. Philick L. Lyons Jr., 22, and Derrick D. Brown Jr., 24, were taken into…

Derrick Brown Jr, gang-related, Hibbett Sports, Pecanland Mall, Philick Lyons Jr, Shooting

Man arrested after shooting death of 61 year man here

February 20, 2025February 27, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

A 42-year-old man has been arrested following the shooting death of a 61-year-old man on Honeysuckle Drive on Tuesday. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Patrick Morris, 61, who was fatally shot after an altercation in…

death, Jeremy Billups, Patrick Morris, Shooting

Two injured in Sporting Goods store shooting here

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

A dispute at a Hibbett Sports store in Monroe, Louisiana escalated into gunfire on February 8, leaving two adults injured, according to police reports. The incident, which began inside the store on Louisville Avenue, spilled onto the street during a…

Hibbett Sports, Monroe Lousiana, Shooting, sporting goods

Man indicted on Federal firearm charges

July 25, 2024July 29, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Crime

A federal grand jury has indicted Tristan Barber, a 20-year-old Monroe resident, on multiple firearm charges related to a shooting incident on March 29, 2024. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the indictment on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Barber…

Federal firearm charges, Shooting, Tristan Barder

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