In the quiet community of Pineville, Louisiana, the life of 27-year-old Monashia Marzett, a Black female, was tragically cut short on the evening of Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The scene of the violence was the Cleco Drive Apartments, where a fatal shooting shattered the evening calm. Marzett was discovered with a gunshot wound and, despite the efforts of first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident left the local community in shock and mourning the loss of a young life.
The immediate aftermath of the shooting launched an intensive investigation by the Pineville Police Department. Their efforts quickly identified a person of interest, 25-year-old Jacorious Issac of Alexandria. Authorities believed Issac fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, prompting a search for his whereabouts. The search concluded the following afternoon when Issac was located at a residence in Alexandria and taken into custody without incident.
Following his apprehension, Jacorious Issac was charged with the second-degree murder of Monashia Marzett. As the investigation progressed, it was revealed that Issac had a history with the criminal justice system. In December 2021, he faced two counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with a shooting in Alexandria where a man was injured. He was also charged with a probation violation at that time and was subsequently released from parish custody in April 2022. Later that year, in September, he faced charges of possession with intent to sell drugs and resisting arrest. The community now awaits the progression of the legal proceedings that will determine the consequences for the untimely death of Monashia Marzett.
