MARSHALL, Texas — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting at a Marshall restaurant that left two people dead and two others injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Marshall Police Department, Davion McDale Brown was taken into custody with assistance from the Longview Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies.
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. Saturday after Marshall police received a 911 call reporting gunfire at the Whataburger. Officers responded and found four victims suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot.
Two victims, identified as 20-year-old James Morrow and 18-year-old Jassiah Hill, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two additional victims were transported by Marshall Fire Department paramedics to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
Detectives with the Marshall Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division and investigators with the Joint Harrison County Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force immediately launched an investigation.
The Harrison County District Attorney's Office, Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, Texas Rangers, and the Longview Police Department also assisted with the investigation.
Marshall Police Chief Cliff Carruth expressed condolences to the victims' families and praised the agencies that assisted in the investigation.
"First, our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims for this senseless crime," Carruth said. "We are grateful for the swift assistance and partnership of all the agencies involved in this investigation. This kind of violence has no place in our community, and we will not tolerate it. We are committed to holding those responsible accountable and doing everything we can to protect the safety of our citizens."
The investigation remains ongoing, and police said additional charges may be filed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Marshall Police Department at (903) 935-4575 or Marshall-Harrison County Crime Stoppers at (903) 935-9969.
