Jonesboro slaying suspect nabbed in Texas Monday

JONESBORO — Authorities arrested a man Monday night in Texas who police say was involved in a fatal shooting the day before in Jonesboro, and a second suspect is in jail in lieu of a $1 million bond.

Officers arrested Kalius Jaciel Lane, 20, of Jonesboro, in Mesquite, Texas, on Monday evening on one count of first-degree murder and six counts of first-degree battery. Police said they expect to extradite Lane to Jonesboro within a few days.

Chauncey Jovon Thomas, 19, of Jonesboro, was charged Tuesday in Craighead County District Court with the same seven counts as Lane after surrendering to police Sunday afternoon.

Judge David Boling set bail at $1 million for Thomas, who is in the Craighead County jail in Jonesboro, Jonesboro Police Department spokesman Sgt. Cassie Brandon said.

Both men are charged with the fatal shooting of Monterio Barnes, 18, of Jonesboro during an early Sunday morning altercation at The Basement, a South Main Street business where parties are often held. Police say the two men also shot and injured six others.

Marshals arrested Lane on Monday evening at his girlfriend’s home in Mesquite, according to U.S. Marshal Bob Clark of Jonesboro.

Lane made several comments on his Facebook page proclaiming his innocence after the shooting.