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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Formal murder charge filed against Illinois teenager
ANDERSON — Formal charges have been filed against an Illinois teenager who was arrested Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio, in connection with a shooting in Anderson. Rejon Shamaud Smith, 17, was charged Friday with murder, attempted murder, reckless homicide, conspiracy to commit murder and a misdemeanor charge of child in possession of a firearm. He is the fourth teenager charged in the Feb. 2 shooting death of Dayla Swain in the 1500 block of South Madison Avenue. The Madison County Prosecutor's office previously filed murder charges against Rashawn Darrius Samuels, 18, 1200 block of West Ninth Street; Kyree M. Craver, 17, 2600 block of Meridian Street; and Jo'Maijze Larry, 14, 800 block of Sun Valley Drive. Swain was shot in killed early on the morning of Feb. 2 while talking to a witness in a murder trial outside of Sonny Ray's. Court documents state that Swain was speaking to a man in a Ford F150 pickup truck when gunfire struck the vehicle. The man told police that as the gunfire started, he fled the scene. The court documents allege that Samuels is affiliated with the Mickey Cobra Nation, a 'criminal organization with ties originating in Chicago.' The documents state that Samuels' family are founding members of the organization. According to the documents, there was a 'known dispute' between the Mickey Cobra Nation and the man who was reportedly driving the Ford F150. Instead of killing the driver of the F150, crossfire struck and killed Swain. The F150 driver is a witness in the case and is not named in this story, in keeping with Herald Bulletin policy. The formal charge of aiding or causing murder states that Smith intentionally attempted to kill a witness in a pending murder case against Donavan Harris. The conspiracy charge indicates that Smith was involved in planning to kill the witness between July 1, 2023 and the time of Swain's death. Smith is shown in a video recording with a handgun at the time of the incident. A witness said after the shooting, several of the suspects arrived at his residence and appeared nervous, panicked and out of breath, mentioning someone was shot. According to a probable cause affidavit, it was believed that Samuels and several others were attempting to kill a witness in the murder trial of Harris. Harris is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Jullian Craig, 15, on Nov. 24 during a drug deal. Harris is charged with murder, dealing in narcotic, armed robbery and criminal confinement with a deadly weapon. He is scheduled to go on trial in Madison Circuit Court Division 1 on May 6.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fourth teen arrested on murder charge in Feb. 2 shooting
ANDERSON — An Illinois teenager was arrested Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio on charges of murder. Rejon Shamaud Smith, 17, was arrested on preliminary charges of murder, attempted murder, reckless homicide, conspiracy to commit murder and a misdemeanor charge of child in possession of a firearm. The state was given 72 hours to file formal charges against Smith. He is the fourth teenager charged in the Feb. 2 shooting death of Dayla Swain in the 1500 block of South Madison Avenue. The Madison County Prosecutor's Office previously filed murder charges against Rashawn Darrius Samuels, 18, 1200 block of West Ninth Street; Kyree M. Craver, 17, 2600 block of Meridian Street; and Jo'Maijze Larry, 14, 800 block of Sun Valley Drive. Swain was shot and killed on the morning of Feb. 2 while talking to a witness in a murder trial outside of Sonny Ray's. According to court documents, Swain was speaking to a man in a Ford F150 pickup truck when gunfire began to strike the truck. The man told police that as the gunfire started, he fled the scene. The court documents include an allegation that Samuels is affiliated with the Mickey Cobra Nation, a 'criminal organization with ties originating in Chicago.' The documents state that Samuels' family are among the founding members of the organization. The documents said there was a 'known dispute' between the Mickey Cobra Nation and the man who was reportedly driving the Ford F150. Instead of killing the driver of the F150, the crossfire struck and killed Swain. The F150 driver is a witness in the case and is not named in this story, in keeping with Herald Bulletin policy. Police said Monday that the investigation of the Feb. 2 fatal shooting is ongoing 'and other persons of interest are being actively pursued.' Smith is shown in a video recording with a handgun at the time of the incident. A witness said after the shooting, several of the suspects arrived at his residence and appeared nervous, panicked and out of breath, mentioning that someone was shot. According to a probable cause affidavit, it was believed that Samuels and several others were attempting to kill a witness in the murder trial of Donavan Harris. Harris is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Jullian Craig, 15, on Nov. 24 during a drug deal. Harris is also charged with dealing in a narcotic, armed robbery and criminal confinement with a deadly weapon. He is scheduled to go on trial in Madison Circuit Court Division 1 on May 6.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
14-year-old is 3rd teen charged with murder in Feb. 2 Anderson shooting
ANDERSON — A third Anderson teen has been charged with murder in the Feb. 2 death of Dayla Swain, who was caught in gunfire reportedly targeting a murder trial witness. Jo'Maijze 'Biggie' Larry, 14, Anderson, turned himself in Sunday to Anderson police and has been waived to adult court on charges of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, reckless homicide and child in possession of a firearm. Larry, who was accompanied by his father and an attorney when he turned himself in, was detained Tuesday at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center without bond. The Madison County Prosecutor's Office previously filed murder charges in the Feb. 2 shooting — near Sonny Ray's Café, in the 1500 block of South Madison Avenue — against Rashawn Darrius Samuels, 18, Anderson, and Kyree M. Craver, 17, Anderson. Larry met with Samuels and Craver on Jan. 31 in a parking lot at the Geater Community Center in Anderson, where they discussed what action to take against a witness in the murder trial of Donavan Harris, according to police. Two days later, Swain was caught in the crossfire and shot to death while talking to the Harris murder trial witness, who was in a Ford F150 pickup outside of Sonny Ray's. The murder trial witness fled the shooting scene in the pickup, according to police. Harris is charged with murder and related felonies in the Nov. 24, 2024, shooting death of Jullian Craig, 15, during a drug deal. Harris is scheduled to go on trial May 6 in Madison Circuit Court Division 1. Court documents allege that Samuels is affiliated with 'Mickey Cobra Nation,' a 'criminal organization with ties originating in Chicago.' The documents state that the organization was founded by members of Samuels' family. The documents refer to a 'known dispute' between Mickey Cobra Nation and the Harris murder trial witness, who is not named in this story, in keeping with Herald Bulletin policy on witnesses. Samuels, who was arrested last week in Milwaukee, reportedly told police that he took Larry with him to Wisconsin after the Feb. 2 shooting because Larry was scared to remain in Anderson, where people were accusing him of being the shooter. In a Feb. 4 Instagram post, Larry said he wouldn't return to Anderson until the case was over, according to the affidavit. Police said this week that the investigation of the Feb. 2 shooting is ongoing 'and other persons of interest are being actively pursued.'
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
Second arrest made in shooting death
ANDERSON — Anderson police have made a second arrest in the shooting death of Dayla Swain. Officers served a search warrant Thursday at a residence in the 2600 block of Meridian Street. According to a press release from Caleb McKnight, public information officer for the Anderson Police Department, during the search officers found firearms and other evidence connected to the Feb. 2 shooting in the 1500 block of South Madison Avenue, which resulted in the death of Swain, 26. Police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with Swain's death. He is being detained in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. The arrest affidavit was submitted to the Madison County Prosecutor's office for further review and processing. The investigation into the shooting death of Swain is ongoing and other persons of interest are being sought, according to the release. Police on Wednesday arrested Rashawn Darrius Samuels, 18, 1200 block of West Ninth Street, in connection with the incident. Samuels is charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and reckless homicide. On Friday, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Hanna said Samuels is fighting extradition to Indiana from Wisconsin. Hanna said the prosecutor's office will request a governor's warrant to have Samuels brought to Madison County. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Detective Brett Webb, it was believed that Samuels and several others were attempting to kill a witness in the murder trial of Donavan Harris. Harris is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Jullian Craig, 15, on Nov. 24 during a drug deal. Harris is charged with murder, dealing in narcotic, armed robbery and criminal confinement with a deadly weapon. He is scheduled to go on trial in Madison Circuit Court Division 1 on May 6. Samuels was identified as one of the shooters in the incident, according to the witness statements in the affidavit. The court documents said that Swain was speaking to a man in a Ford F150 when gunfire began to strike the truck. The man told police that as the gunfire started, he fled the scene. Court documents allege that Samuels is affiliated with the Mickey Cobra Nation, a 'criminal organization with ties originating in Chicago.' The documents state that Samuels' family are founding members of the organization. The documents said there was a 'known dispute' between the Mickey Cobra Nation and the man who was reportedly driving the Ford F150. Anyone with information is asked to contact Webb or Detective Travis Thompson at 765-648-6731 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Bystander killed in Anderson attack aimed at murder trial witness
ANDERSON — Anderson police believe a local woman who was shot to death was a bystander in an attempt to kill a witness in a previous murder case. Police arrested Rashawn Darrius Samuels, 18, 1200 block of West Ninth Street, Wednesday in connection with the Feb. 2 shooting death of Dayla Swain, 26, in the 1500 block of South Madison Avenue. Samuels is charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and reckless homicide. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Detective Brett Webb, it's believed that Samuels and several others were attempting to kill a witness in the murder trial of Donavan Harris. He is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Jullian Craig, 15, on Nov. 24 during a drug deal. Harris is also charged with dealing in narcotics, armed robbery and criminal confinement with a deadly weapon. He is scheduled to go on trial May 6 in Madison Circuit Court Division 1. Samuels was identified as one of the shooters in the Feb. 2 incident, according to witness statements in the affidavit. Police said other shooters might have been involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing. According to court documents, Swain was speaking to a man in a Ford F150 pickup truck when gunfire struck the vehicle. The man told police that as the gunfire started, he fled the scene. Video from the café reportedly shows Swain walking "with difficulty' and the truck running over her legs as it leaves the parking lot of the business. After the incident, according to the documents, the Anderson Police Department received multiple tips that Samuels, also known as 'Lil' D,' was one of the shooters. The court documents allege that Samuels is affiliated with 'Mickey Cobra Nation,' a 'criminal organization with ties originating in Chicago.' The documents state that Samuels' family are founding members of the organization. The documents said there was a 'known dispute' between the Mickey Cobra Nation and the man who was reportedly driving the Ford F150. Instead of killing the driver of the F150, a round struck Swain and killed her. The documents said that the police department used location data to track Samuels from Centralia, Illinois, to Anderson before the shooting occurred. Police also referenced public Instagram stories that highlighted the conflict between the driver and Samuels. Location data showed that Samuels traveled from Anderson to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after the shooting and was staying at a Milwaukee address. Anderson police detectives, working with the Milwaukee Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service, traveled this week to Wisconsin and arrested Samuels.
