Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department

327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov

For Immediate Release

Date: July 30, 2015
Officer Colendula Green
Public Information Officer
Tel #: 601-960-0948
cgreen@city.jackson.ms.us

MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE

On Saturday, July 25, 2015, Precinct 1 officers responded to American Star Inn located at 2655 I55 South regarding a shooting. During the preliminary investigation it was learned that an
unidentified Hispanic male, later identified as Juan Carlos had been shot once in the parking lot
of this location. He was transported to UMMC for medical treatment where he succumbed to
injuries shortly after arrival and was pronounced deceased.
On July 26, 2015, Robbery/Homicide Detectives located the Ford Taurus used in this incident
and detained Tiffany Brister. She was later questioned and subsequently charged with Accessory
After the Fact of Capital Murder.
On July 27, 2015, Robbery/Homicide Detectives identified Darion Givens and Crystal
Chancellor as the suspects involved in this incident. They were both charged with Capital
Murder and warrants were issued.
On July 30, 2015, members of the Jackson/Hinds SWAT Team and the US Marshals Task Force
arrested both, Crystal Chancellor and Darion Givens without incident in the 500 block of
Northpark Dr. near Hanging Moss Rd. They were both transported to City Jail.
Victim:
Juan Carlos-34

Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov

Suspects:
Darion Givens-23

Crystal Chancellor-24

Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov