Suspect in Christmas Eve shooting arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at Magnolia Plaza in Navasota on Christmas Eve.

Navasota Police responded to Magnolia Plaza Apartments, 700 Doris Street in Navasota, Tuesday, Dec. 24, at approximately 7:40 p.m., after reports of multiple victims being shot during an altercation. 

Upon arrival, officers confirmed two victims, both from Navasota, were injured. Brian Moore, 25, suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and Arnesha Gunniels, 23, was grazed by a bullet on her stomach. Moore was transported to CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. Gunniels was treated and released at CHI St. Joseph in Navasota.

According to Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt three suspects fled the scene on foot. Myatt stated Donquarius Jessie, 17, from Navasota was identified as one of the suspects. He showed up at Navasota Police Department to issue a statement Thursday, Dec. 26, and was subsequently arrested.

Jessie was charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity/Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a first-degree felony. He was booked into the Grimes County Jail and remains there on $175,000 bond. 

Myatt stated the investigation is ongoing and Jessie could face more charges and warrants are being issued for the two other suspects.