Damien Armoni Pierson, a 16-year-old, lost his life to gun violence on July 15, 2023, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The incident involved multiple individuals and resulted in the death of Pierson and the injury of another teenager, 17-year-old Archillias Glover.
The investigation into Pierson's death led to the arrest of several suspects. By the end of the week following the incident, two teenage suspects had been apprehended by law enforcement.
One of these suspects, Marsean Jones, 17, was taken into custody by Jefferson County sheriff's deputies.
In total, four teenage suspects were identified and arrested in connection with the July 15 shooting. The arrests were part of an ongoing effort by law enforcement to address the violence and bring those responsible to justice.
The community has been impacted significantly by this tragic event, and efforts have been made to honor Pierson's memory and support those affected by the incident.
