Jontavion DeJuan Higgs, a 32-year-old male, was a vibrant and active member of his community in Camden, Arkansas. He was known for his love of football and soccer during his time at Camden Fairview High School, where he graduated in 2010. Not limited to athletics, he also showcased his musical talents as a tuba player in the school band and his vocal abilities in the choir. His commitment to service was evident through his involvement in the ROTC program. Following high school, he pursued vocational training in welding at SAU-Tech in East Camden. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, having joined the New Haven Missionary Baptist Church at a young age, where he served in various capacities including Sunday School Secretary, a youth choir member, a member of the Youth Praise Dance Team, and an usher. He was known for his comedic nature and was often the life of any gathering.
The life of Jontavion DeJuan Higgs was tragically cut short on July 21, 2024. In the early morning hours, just before 1 a.m., he was shot and killed near Union Street in Camden. He was pronounced dead at Ouachita County Medical Center. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by the Camden Police Department, which quickly identified two individuals as suspects in the fatal shooting.
Following a month-long search, the two suspects, Dorrian Cunningham and Alexia Radford, were apprehended by U.S. Marshals in San Diego, California. The pair had been on the run since the day of the shooting. Cunningham faces serious charges, including first-degree murder, first-degree terroristic threatening, and intimidating a witness. Radford was also implicated, accused of assisting Cunningham in his attempt to evade law enforcement and flee to California. After their capture, both were held in facilities in San Diego to await extradition back to Camden to face the charges against them.
