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Jerria Smith, 22 years old, was arrested and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice after yesterday's fatal shooting at a block party in Mount Vernon. The shooting happened just after midnight, Sunday morning. Seven individuals were shot and sadly two victims lost their lives. Smith was also a victim of the shooting and sustained a gunshot wound to the lower part of her body.
Smith was arrested and she underwent a gun powder residue test on her hands. No residue was found. Official documents state that the video evidence during the incident was inconclusive. They cannot tell through video alone if Smith was holding a phone or a firearm. She is released at this time pending further investigation.
"No eyewitnesses claimed to see Smith with a firearm" or discharge a firearm, according to official court documents. Court documents also state no charges are being filed at this time.
If you know anything about the fatal shooting in Mount Vernon, Illinois please call the Mount Vernon Police Department.
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