Two Claiborne County natives charged with Murder in Texas

DENTON, Texas(VDN) — Two Claiborne County natives were arrested and charged with Murder in Denton Texas. 26-year-old Alfred Jackson Jr. and 24-year-old Olivia Guster have both been reportedly charged with murder. The incident happened on September 28th.

Press Release from the City of Denton:

At 12:58 a.m., a 911 caller reported a fight in a parking lot in the 300 block of W. Eagle Drive. While on the phone with dispatchers, the caller heard gunshots fired.

Arriving officers located and rendered aid to an adult male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Witnesses reported that two suspects had fled in a vehicle, which officers stopped in the 1400 block of W. University Drive. A man, later identified as 26-year-old Alfred Jackson Jr., of Pattison, Mississippi, ran from officers during the traffic stop. He was apprehended a short time later and arrested for Evading Arrest or Detention. A woman, later identified as 24-year-old Olivia Guster, of Port Gibson, Mississippi, remained with the vehicle and was detained as part of the shooting investigation.

The investigation determined that Jackson, Guster, the victim, and the victim’s friend were involved in a verbal dispute over a right-of-way issue in the parking lot. Evidence showed the dispute turned into a physical fight when Jackson struck the victim’s friend with a shovel. Guster also assaulted the victim and his friend. Further evidence revealed Jackson shot the victim and pointed the firearm at the victim’s friend before fleeing with Guster, who drove the vehicle from the scene. The victim and his friend did not know the suspects.

Detectives secured arrest warrants for Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for Jackson. An arrest warrant for Murder was also obtained for Guster.