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Instagram Chats Lead to Accessory Arrest in Lake Shooting
24 Jun
Summary
- A second man was accused as an accessory to murder after chat messages were reviewed.
- Six individuals are now in custody following the investigation into the shooting.
- One victim, Avianna Marie Smith-Gray, died following the May 3 incident.
A second man, identified as 21-year-old Marcus Kane Jones, has been accused of being an accessory to murder in connection with the mass shooting that occurred at Arcadia Lake. Jones was arrested on Tuesday, June 23, following a review of his Instagram chat messages, which reportedly revealed his direct knowledge of the individuals involved and the escalating situation at the lake. His bond has been set at $1 million.
The recent arrest brings the total number of individuals in custody related to the investigation to six. Authorities have indicated that further arrests are expected as the inquiry progresses. The shooting incident, which took place shortly after 9 p.m. on May 3, tragically resulted in the death of 18-year-old Avianna Marie Smith-Gray.
Investigations revealed that dozens of young people attended the unsanctioned party at Scissortail Campground, promoted via social media. Court documents have surfaced suggesting that some suspects present during the shooting were wearing ski masks. Several other individuals have already been charged in connection with the event, including murder and accessory charges, with allegations of gang involvement and premeditated retaliation.
