(Report from Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office) – On January 4, 2026, deputies with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Martin Luther King Drive in Jonesboro. Upon arrival, deputies located a juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical personnel, the victim later succumbed to the injuries sustained.

Due to the age of the victim and out of respect for the victim’s family, the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office will not release the victim’s name or any identifying information.

In the days following the incident, the Jonesboro Police Department and the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office worked together to advance the investigation through continued follow-up, coordination, and careful review of evidence and information as it developed. Initial investigative efforts were conducted before any public release to protect the integrity and continuity of the investigation.

Based on information developed during the investigation, arrest warrants were obtained for Ju’Korian Andrews for First Degree Murder (La. R.S. 14:30) and Criminal Conspiracy (La. R.S. 14:26). Andrews was arrested on January 8, 2026, pursuant to those warrants. Total bond was set at $1.1 million.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all those affected by this tragic incident.

This investigation remains ongoing. No further details are being released at this time. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available and can be released.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the authorities. Tips may be submitted anonymously through:
Crime Stoppers of North Delta
(318) 388-CASH (2274)
• Crime Stoppers of North Delta website
• P3 Tips mobile app

Information may also be provided directly to the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 259-9021

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.