Jerrold Deshane Maze Jr., a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 4, 2022, in Marshall, Texas. Maze was fatally shot while riding in the passenger seat of a car in the 600 block of Holland Street. The vehicle was struck by multiple bullets, and Maze sustained several gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center in Marshall by a private vehicle, Maze succumbed to his injuries.
The Marshall Police Department launched an
investigation into the shooting, releasing surveillance footage that captured two "persons of interest" in connection with the incident. The video, shared by Harrison County Crime Stoppers, showed two men inside what appeared to be an electronics store. Additionally, police released footage of a black Nissan Sentra, believed to be driven by a potential suspect, pulling up to the car Maze was in before the shooting occurred.
On June 13, 2023, two men were arrested in connection with the murder of Jerrold Deshane Maze Jr. Andrek Jakhob Williams, 21, and Iymahd Nikwane Anderson, 20, both from Marshall, Texas, were taken into custody and charged with murder. The arrests followed an extensive investigation by the Marshall Police Department, which included gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
The tragic death of Jerrold Deshane Maze Jr. highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community. Marshall Police Chief Cliff Carruth emphasized the need for community cooperation in solving such cases and urged anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek justice for Maze and his family.
