On the morning of June 17, 2022, two-year-old Jadaka Warren Jimerson was killed in a drive-by shooting at his West Memphis home. Emergency services were called around 1:15 a.m.; Jadaka and his mother were taken to a local hospital, and the boy was pronounced dead. His mother suffered injuries and was later transferred to another medical facility and was expected to survive.

Neighbors said the house had been shot at twice that same day, suggesting the residence was specifically targeted. The West Memphis Police Department investigated and arrested two teenagers: 19-year-old Jerome Patterson and 18-year-old Johnny Warren. Both were charged with capital murder in connection with Jadaka’s death and also face one count of battery and thirteen counts of committing a terroristic act. Authorities said the investigation will continue to identify anyone who aided the suspects or obstructed the inquiry.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the events leading up to it, please share what is known with investigators.