Tarqi Jefferson arrested after vehicle shooting incident in Jefferson County
Deputies arrested Tarqi Jefferson in Jefferson County on Monday night following a vehicle shooting investigation. The arrest came after a search through nearby woods that lasted over an hour. Authorities reported no injuries from the gunfire.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting just before 8 p.m. Investigators said the 26-year-old suspect allegedly shot a vehicle near Sulphur Springs Road and Camden Cutoff Road. Jefferson then fled the area on foot, according to investigators.
Deputies searched the surrounding area for the suspect. They located Jefferson in the woods off Sulphur Springs Road in Jefferson County. Deputies took him into custody just after 9:30 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.
Major Dennis Kendall praised the quick work of the responding law enforcement officers.
“Our deputies responded quickly, worked together and remained focused on protecting the public. Within a short period of time, they were able to locate and apprehend the suspect after he allegedly fired into a vehicle and fled on foot.”
Sheriff’s deputies handle initial emergency calls and investigate reports of gunfire in rural county areas. Suspects taken into custody are processed through the local detention facility before initial court appearances.
Authorities are still gathering information about the Monday night incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Clayton Cantrell with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 510-0354.
