Three Arrested in Bossier Drug-Deal That Lead to Shooting

Bossier Sheriff’s Office Detectives make multiple arrests after investigating a shooting that was the result of a drug deal gone bad in Bossier Parish.

The investigation began after multiple shots were fired at a residence on Espanita Circle after the suspects were paid with counterfeit money after selling drugs to one of the occupants of the residence. Fortunately, no one inside the residence was struck by the gunfire. During their investigation, detectives identified Selena Cox, 20, and Jakeldrick Alexander, 21, both of the 200 block of Jordan Street in Shreveport as suspects in the shooting.

Cox and Alexander were located and questioned about the shooting and both confessed to their involvement in the incident to detectives. Subsequently, the occupant of the residence who purchased the drugs, Clifton McClain Jr., 21, of the 100 block of Espanita Circle was also arrested for his involvement in the incident.

All three individuals were booked into the Bossier Max. “This is a perfect example of how so-called “harmless” drugs such as marijuana can have a dangerous and detrimental impact on a neighborhood,” said Sheriff Julian Whittington. “Drug dealing and shootings will not be tolerated in Bossier Parish and those who commit these types of crimes will be aggressively pursued and charged accordingly by law enforcement,” Sheriff Whittington added.

Cox was charged with the following:

1 count of Attempted first-degree murder

1 count of Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute

1 count of Distribution of Schedule I

Alexander was charged with the following:

1 count of Attempted first-degree murder

3 counts of Aggravated assault with a firearm

1 count of Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute

1 count of Distribution of Schedule I

1 count of Illegal carrying of a weapon (in presence of CDS)

1 count of Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

1 count of Possession of a stolen firearm

McClain was charged with the following:

1 count of Obstruction of Justice

1 count of Possession of Schedule I

S. Cox’s bond is currently set at $210,500 with a pending charge while J. Alexander’s bond is currently set at $300,000 with a pending charge. C. McClain Jr.’s bond is $20,000. The investigation into this incident is still on-going with other potential charges pending.