Search continues for remaining suspect after teen killed in La Marque shooting, police say
LA MARQUE, Texas โ The La Marque Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a teen last Wednesday. Officers said as they were investigating, another vehicle pulled up to the scene and with two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said one victim was conscious while another victim, who has been identified as Derion Chambers, was unresponsive. Police said the suspect who fled the scene during the arrest has not been found. Anyone with information is urged to contact La Marque PD at 409-938-9250 or Crime Stoppers at 409-938-8847 (TIPS).
Community demands justice for 22-year-old Black man killed by La Marque police officer
HOUSTON โ Many community leaders marched Saturday afternoon to demand justice for Joshua Feast, a 22-year-old Black man who was recently killed by a La Marque Police Department officer. The march was organized by young people and occurred at La Marque City Hall. Officials said the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Pirtle Street around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday. According to officials, Feast got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when a La Marque officer opened fire. They call for the resignation of La Marque Chief of Police Kirk Jackson, the release of body cam footage, the firing of officer Jose Santos, and for the LMPD to implement 21st-century community policing.
22-year-old man fatally shot by La Marque police officer, department says
LA MARQUE, Texas โ A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer Wednesday, according to the La Marque Police Department. According to officials, the man, identified as Joshua Feast, got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when a La Marque officer opened fire. Jackson said La Marque residents have made reports of gunshots in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Keith Bell of La Marque said he knew the man because he went to one of his childcare facilities. At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, a La Marque Police Officer was involved in a fatal shooting... Posted by La Marque Police Department on Wednesday, December 9, 2020According to the La Marque Police Department, Santos will be placed on administrative leave during an internal investigation.
Homeowner fires at suspects who blindfolded family and ransacked their home, police say
A Galveston County homeowner was headed into his home Saturday night when he was approached by four men with guns, according to La Marque Police Department. The suspects ransacked the home but didnt find anything they wanted so they left, officials said. The homeowner went after them to see what kind of car they were driving. The intruders fired at the homeowner, who then shot back at them. One of the suspects may have been hit, officials said.