Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Farmerville last week.
On May 21, just after midnight, Union Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Betty Street in Farmerville to assist the Farmerville Police Department in the investigation of a shooting with multiple victims. Deputies learned two people were struck by gunfire and required medical attention.
Deputies and FPD officers, along with investigators from UPSO learned Jylon Amir Fields, 20, of Marion, engaged in an argument on Betty Street. As the argument intensified, Fields produced a rifle and began shooting at the victim. Eyewitnesses on the scene said Fields was chasing after the victim while shooting. After that person fell to the ground, witnesses said Fields continued to recklessly shoot the rifle in multiple directions.
Several bullets struck a nearby residence where the occupants were in bed. Investigators discovered bullets lodged in the nightstand and box springs of the bedroom near the residents. Another bullet penetrated the bedroom window of the residence, striking a bathroom mirror.
Witnesses identified a second shooter, Braylin Tyrell Thomas, 19, of Farmerville. The investigation revealed Thomas produced a firearm and shot Fields during the incident. Thomas denied shooting anyone, but gunshot residue test of his hand was positive.
Two gunshot victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at area hospitals and released. The person investigators believe was Fields’ intended target was not shot.
Fields was arrested for two counts of attempted second degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property. His bail was set by a Third District Court judge at $850,000.
Thomas was arrested for one count of attempted second degree murder. Bail was set at $250,000.
This investigation is continuing, and more arrests are expected.
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