Teen Arrested in Lon Morris Incident

JACKSONVILLE – An arrest is made in connection with recent shots fired on Lon Morris College property. According to KETK, the shooting took place about two weeks ago at an inn that is being used as student housing. According to Jacksonville police, Overton police arrested 19-year-old Brandon Dekerith Carey Monday morning. He has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct in a gang-free zone. That’s because the inn where the shots were fired is considered college property. Plus, the inn is near a park.

Detectives say they think the shooting was gang-related, and some of the people involved have identified themselves with the Bloods and Crips gangs. Investigators say at this point, they think Carey was the only shooter. Carey could face up to 20 years behind bars per charge and a fine of up to $20,000. Carey is currently being held in the Rusk County Jail on $40,000 bond.