On the evening of March 31, 2026, the northbound lanes of Interstate 49 near the Southern Loop exit in Stonewall, Louisiana, became the scene of a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jachristian Henderson. The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call and discovered a black Nissan Sentra stopped in the median. Inside the vehicle, both occupants were found to have sustained gunshot wounds.
Jachristian Henderson, a male passenger in the car, was pronounced
dead at the scene. The female driver of the vehicle was found in critical but stable condition and was promptly transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The identities of both individuals, both residents of DeSoto Parish, were later confirmed by authorities.
During the initial phase of the investigation, law enforcement closed a section of I-49 northbound at the Stonewall Ferson Road exit to process the scene. The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office later issued a statement indicating that their overnight investigative efforts led them to believe the incident was isolated to the two individuals inside the Nissan Sentra. They have stated that there is no reason to suspect the involvement of any additional individuals. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
