Joshua Jai Irving, a 32-year-old African American man, died on January 27, 2018, in Marshall, Texas. He was one of three people shot in the early morning that day after multiple 911 calls reported shots fired in the 700 block of Cross Street. The other two victims survived with non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital; Joshua succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The investigation led to the arrest of Stoney Deshun Irving of Marshall, who was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Joshua’s death. At the time of arrest the investigation was ongoing and authorities were continuing to gather evidence; the case proceeded through multiple court appearances as prosecution and defense prepared their respective positions.

What can readers who knew Joshua or who were in the 700 block of Cross Street that morning add about what happened?