Three Longview Teens Charged with Murder

LONGVIEW — Three people have been arrested in a Longview murder earlier this month. On September 7 at 9:18 p.m., police were dispatched to a robbery call in the 500 Block of Scenic Drive. While Officers were on scene, additional officers were dispatched at 9:35 p.m. to a report of gunfire in the area of Broadway Court and Scenic Drive. Then at 9:57 p.m., officers were sent to the scene of a reported shooting in the 400 Block of Scenic Drive. The caller told dispatch that someone was lying in the roadway. When police arrived it appeared the victim had been shot and the suspect or suspects had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim, identified as 35-year-old Fedrick Louis Jones, was transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital.

On Wednesday, investigators obtained arrest warrants for the three people allegedly involved in the murder. Wednesday at approximately 7 p.m. the department’s SWAT team executed arrest and search warrants at 418 #A Tammy Lynn. Those arrested were 18-year-old Deiontray Dewayne Darden (pictured), 17-year-old Devante Damon Darden, and a 16-year-old juvenile. Both adult suspects have been charged with one charge of murder and one charge of aggravated robbery. The juvenile has been charged with deadly conduct, aggravated robbery, and murder. Police say the investigation is still ongoing. In a statment, the Longview Police Department thanks those who came forward with information. Police say they appreciate the support of citizens and encourage them to continue to provide information that will help solve crimes.