Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

A second alleged shooter in the September 1 homicide deaths of two local men has been arrested and is behind bars at a local correctional facility. Mario Jones was taken into custody on September 10, less than two weeks after the alleged shooting at the Parkview Apartments by Ouachita Parish sheriff deputies. The arrest of Jones follows the arrest of his alleged accomplice Daniel Towns who was apprehended on September 3, leaves lone suspect Delarrious Jones on the run from law enforcement authorities. With the arrest of Towns two days after the shooting and with the subsequent arrest of Mario Jones, residents of Parkview can only hope that with Delarrious Jones' capture, that some semblance of peace will return to the place that they call home. The September 1 shooting sent shockwaves throughout the community and especially Parkview, when only several months earlier several adults and children were killed on the grounds of the apartment complex. The deaths of victims LaMarcus Platter and Oyah Smith at the alleged hands of Towns and Mario Jones at Parkview, has only increased the pleas of help from residents.

Mario Jones is alleged to have used a weapon that was fired at an unidentified individual who managed to escaped, as Delarrious Jones is alleged to have shot Platter and Smith, according to reports. But, Mario Jones' "freedom" of being out in the streets has been cut short, as he is now in custody, and is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder. The lone alleged gunman Delarrious Jones (as of press time) has not been captured, as he is considered to be armed and extremely dangerous. Law enforcement authorities are hopeful that someone with knowledge of Jones' whereabouts will contact them in hopes of a speedy arrest. Any and all information is confidential and residents are urged to please call the Monroe Police Department at 318-329-2600 or Crime Stoppers of North Delta at 318-388-2274.

Photo Mario D Jones