Two Arrests Made in Connection to Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Southeast Oak Cliff
A second man is facing a capital murder charge in connection to a southeast Oak Cliff shooting, Dallas police say.
Armonta Jackson, 18, turned himself in to Dallas police, according to a Friday evening news release. Dallas County jail records show Jackson was booked in at 3:08 p.m. Friday. It’s not immediately clear if he has an attorney.
Background of the Arrests
The announcement came a day after the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force arrested 20-year-old Camron Davis.
The two arrests are connected to the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Christopher Scott earlier this month.
Details of the Shooting
Police said officers were called at about 7:15 p.m. on March 8 to the 4700 block of South Great Trinity Forest Way.
While police haven’t publicly disclosed the circumstances leading up to the shooting, an arrest-warrant affidavit says Scott was found shot in the backseat of a car at the location. It also says he was killed during an attempted robbery.
Victim’s Profile
Scott was a 10th grader at Cedar Hill High School, and loved music, football, video games and taking pictures.
“My heart is broken, it’s broken badly,” said Lacrystal Scott, his mother. “I carried him for nine months and raised him for 16 years, just for somebody to take him from me.”
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Staff writer Jamie Landers contributed to this report.
Conclusion
The fatal shooting of 16-year-old Christopher Scott has led to the arrest of two men, Armonta Jackson and Camron Davis, who are facing capital murder charges. The shooting occurred on March 8 in southeast Oak Cliff, and the circumstances leading up to the incident are still under investigation. The community is urged to stay informed about crime and public safety news to prevent such incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the two men arrested in connection to the fatal shooting?
A: The two men arrested are Armonta Jackson, 18, and Camron Davis, 20.
Q: What is the charge against the two men?
A: The two men are facing capital murder charges.
Q: What is the name of the victim?
A: The victim’s name is Christopher Scott, a 16-year-old high school student.
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred in the 4700 block of South Great Trinity Forest Way in southeast Oak Cliff.
Q: What was the cause of the shooting?
A: According to the arrest-warrant affidavit, the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery.
