Five arrested in Marshall homicide investigation

Marshall – The Marshall Police Department has charged five individuals in connection with the shooting death of a Marshall man on October 26, 2025. At approximately 8:56 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1900 block of Bean Street. When officers arrived, they found a male victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim was identified as Carlos Dewayne Hill, 48, of Marshall. The suspects had fled prior to officers’ arrival. This case has been actively investigated by Marshall Police Department detectives, crime scene personnel, and patrol officers, with critical assistance from the Joint Harrison County Violent Crime & Narcotics Task Force and the Arlington Police Department.
Following the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:

Demetreus Demond Hooper, 45, of Marshall
Charges: Murder; Assault/Family Violence (previous warrant)
Jeremy Demon Williams, 38, of Marshall
Charges: Murder; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Possession of Marijuana
Trevian Dwight Leary, 28, of Marshall
Charges: Murder; Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
Corey Dewayne Wilbert, Jr., 21, of Arlington
Charge: Murder
Jada Shakera Hooker, 24, of Marshall
Charges: Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair

Chief Cliff Carruth expresses his appreciation for the teamwork that made these arrests possible. “Our investigators and partner agencies worked tirelessly to bring this case forward. We are grateful for their dedication and cooperation. Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr. Hill as we continue our efforts to ensure that justice is served and to keep our community safe.”
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Marshall Police Department at 903-935-4575 or Crime Stoppers at 903-935-9969. All callers may remain anonymous.