Update: Third teen arrested in connection with shooting

A Monroe teen is dead following a Tuesday night shooting. 

According to updated information from the Monroe Police Department, Junius Benton, 16, was shot following a verbal altercation that turned physical and then deadly. 

Officers were dispatched to the corner of Long and Milliken Drive in the Robinson Place community in reference to a shooting. 

Upon arrival, officers discovered Benton was shot once and taken to a local hospital by friends. He later died. 

Investigators located a crime scene where the shooting took place and interviewed witnesses. They learned that just prior to the shooting, an argument took place between two individuals and was followed by a fight.

During the fight, multiple gunshots were fired, and one of the shots led to Benton's death. 

According to the MPD, the altercation involved families and friends who resided in the neighborhood and had been feuding for a long period of time. 

Several parties have been identified and contacted in connection with the incident, including Jaylon K. Brown, 17. Brown told police he was involved in the fight and fired a gun. 

Brown is in custody and was booked on a charge of illegal discharge of a firearm. 

 A second suspect was also taken into custody on Wednesday. Japhares L. Rucks, 18, was taken into custody on charges of aggravated assault and obstruction of justice for his involved in the altercation that led to Benton's death. 

Devontae Coleman, 18, a third suspect, was also taken into custody on Thursday in connection with the shooting. Coleman is charged with aggravated assault with a gun and obstruction of justice. 

Witnesses are working with police as the investigation continues. The MPD asks that anyone with information regarding the incident contact the department at 318-329-2600 or via the MPD Facebook. Callers can also reach Crime Stoppers at 318-388-2274.

The News-Star will be updating this story as more verified information becomes available. 

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