On Friday, November 15, around 8 am, JPD Officers responded to a shooting incident in the 500 block of Melrose ST. They discovered 38-year-old Rontea Thompson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medical attention was provided on the scene before he was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The scene was turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation. It was revealed that the shooting occurred as a result of a domestic violence incident that occurred between Mr. Thompson and a female resident of the home. Monterey Phillips, 19 years old, was taken into custody and questioned about the events that led to the shooting. No arrest has been made at this time. The case file has been sent to the Prosecuting Attorney’s office for further review.