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Foster Heights Shooting

Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. An Ouachita Parish man is dead following a tragic shooting that occurred on Barrington Dr. in Monroe, LA. According to the Monroe Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Kialynshia Jordan, who allegedly stated that she had shot an individual during an altercation. According to police, Jordan waived her Miranda Rights and told officers that she and the victim had argued, which escalated into a physical confrontation. Surveillance video allegedly showed the victim pushing Jordan into some shrubbery. Jordan is said to have gone into a residence, retrieved a handgun, and returned outside to confront the victim, firing two shots. The victim attempted to flee but was struck by the gunfire. The report indicates that the victim, Shawn Trimble, was declared deceased after suffering two gunshot wounds to the back. Jordan was arrested and charged with Second-Degree Murder.

There is a B.A.L.M. in Monroe and the U.S., a spiritual solution to a social problem. A B.A.L.M. in Monroe and the U.S. is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergy, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe and the U.S. while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives of others. This balanced approach aims to lower the violent crime and murder rate in Monroe, LA and the U.S. There are three sides to every story. This was one side of this story. The Monroe Dispatch welcomes another or the other side of this story.

Praise God for law enforcement.

 

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