Vincent Samuel Peal Jr., a 23-year-old Black / African American man, was killed in a shooting during homecoming celebrations in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The incident happened shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in the parking lot of the Alukab Super Stop convenience store on North University Drive. A large crowd was present when multiple people began firing weapons.
When the gunfire stopped, four men had been shot. Vincent Peal died from his injuries. Three other men, Martice Carter, 22, Juron Wilson, 40, and Omar Swanigan, 23, were also wounded. One of the surviving victims was left in critical condition, while the other two sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Pine Bluff Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the chaotic scene.
On the day of the shooting, detectives arrested three suspects: Henry McAllister, 29, Jaheim Ramsey, 21, and Cordareyell Daniels, 22.
As the investigation progressed, authorities announced they were searching for two more men. Warrants were issued for Deontae Coleman, 21, and Marquis Latrael Sission, 21, on charges including capital murder. Police warned that both men should be considered armed and dangerous.
Initially, McAllister, Ramsey, and Daniels were held on informal capital murder charges. However, a few days later, a judge amended those charges based on new evidence. McAllister and Ramsey were formally charged with first-degree battery, three counts of aggravated assault, felony fleeing, and multiple firearms violations. Daniels was charged with three counts of aggravated assault and firearms violations. Bail for each of the three men was set at $250,000.
As of October 2023, the three arrested men were awaiting a court date on the amended charges, while the search continued for Deontae Coleman and Marquis Latrael Sission, who were wanted for capital murder in Vincent Peal's death.
