Police arrested 19-year-old James Eric Davis, Jr. early Saturday following Friday's shooting at . James Eric Davis Jr. is the suspect in the shooting deaths of two people on Central Michigan University's campus. I cannot believe I wont seeing her beautiful face again. Chamberlain kept Blanchard as his lawyer for the time being. According to The Chicago Tribune, Davis Sr. was a part-time police officer in west suburban Bellwood and a Illinois National Guard veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.. Their son had acted so strangely the night before, that University police suspected he was on drugs and admitted him to a hospital in Mt. 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Keep calm. A next court date was not scheduled. If you didnt know him, you think this is a thing he is used to. He was last see wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. What a super person!, On her Facebook page, Diva Davis posted graphics revealing that she was a breast cancer survivor. In an interview with MLive, defense attorney Henry L. Greenwood, who has handled dozens of murder cases, shed light on the procedure. Sgt. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Police examined video from the elevator and found Davis and the other person laughing and, Yeagley said, appeared to have a good relationship. Police saw no crime. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The person of interest was named by the university as James Eric Davis, Jr., 19. Instead, please call 911 or 773-1000 to report suspicious activity or someone matching the description of the suspect.. Davis Jr. did appear confused when asked if he wanted court-appointed defense attorney Joshua Blanchard to represent him. UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old James Eric Davis, Jr. My mom and dad both rest from their life of labor and stress in a very tragic event, he wrote. Shannon Antinori contributed to this reporting. and last updated 4:17 AM, Mar 05, 2018. Davis Sr. was a police officer in Bellwood, IL. EMAIL: taureanreigntopics@yahoo.com PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.me/taureanreign PATREON: www.patreon.com/taureanreign BLACKJUNCTION.TV: www.blackjunction.tv/@. Bellwood Police Chief Jiminez Allen issued a statement Friday night. Update, March 3 4:45 pm: A Central Michigan University student suspected of fatally shooting his parents in a dormitory has been charged with murder. Police had been looking for James Eric Davis Jr, 19, since about 9 a.m. after James Davis Sr . Frequently during Tuesday afternoon's hearing, Davis Jr softly traced an index finger between his nose and upper lip. He is a black male, approximately 19 years of age, 5'10" and 135 lbs. CMU campus police said during a Facebook Live press conference that Thursday night Davis hospitalized in a drug-related incident a bad (drug) reaction. Friday afternoon police said they were responding to a difficult student situation. At 1:15 a.m. Friday, campus officers, dealing with another issue, saw Davis with suitcases and bags in the dorm hallway and asked him Whats wrong? The night before the shootings, Davis had been admitted to the hospital after telling police someone was trying to kill him. ABC News reported on Friday that James Eric Davis Jr., was arrested by authorities, following a nearly . Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Police released a photo of James Eric Davis Jr., urging the public to call 911 if they see him but also warning that the 19-year-old shouldn't be confronted. He is a black male, approximately 19 years of age, 5'10" & 135 lbs. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Biden announces aggressive new, Newsfeed Now: Biden to launch new plan against COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: UPS driver spreads joy with TikTok, Newsfeed Now: Families of 14 kids with disabilities, Newsfeed Now: Newborn found inside dresser in alley; Man, Newsfeed Now: Federal student loan payments paused, Newsfeed Now: CDC issues new eviction ban through, Newsfeed Now: Senators unveil nearly $1 trillion, Newsfeed Now: Simone Biles withdraws from all-around, Newsfeed Now: CDC says J&J vaccine poses small nerve, Newsfeed Now: Pfizer seeking authorization for 3rd, Baseball could take over broadcasting of 17 teams, Buydowns can lower mortgage rates. She had planned to run errands before traveling home to the Detroit area. This is so incredibly out of character, something went wrong somewhere.'. All planned campus events and activities are cancelled until further notice. The person of interest is James Eric Davis, Jr. Friday afternoon, Klaus said police have no leads, no sightings, no calls and asked the community to shelter in their homes. Diva and I commuted together to opposite bases. UPDATE: Central Michigan University student James Eric Davis Jr. was officially arraigned on murder charges Tuesday, from his hospital bed.The court also set his bond at $1.25 million, half of . Powered by. Browse the directory of real estate professionals at realtor.com. The university identified the two dead as James Davis Sr. and Diva Davis. 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Davis Jr fled after the shooting and was the focus of an intense manhunt involving more than 100 officers. James Eric Davis Jr, 19, seen on a video, appears in the courtroom of Isabella County Trial Court in Michigan for his arraignment in the killings of his parents at Central Michigan University, Davis Jr (left) is charged with murder for allegedly shooting to death his father, James Davis Sr, and his mother, Diva Davis (pictured together, right). Im was honored to be your cheerleader during your battle. Police are currently responding to gunshots that were fired on the fourth floor of Campbell Hall at Central Michigan University. James Eric Davis Jr. was being picked up by his parents for spring break on Friday. The victims are Diva Davis, 47, and James Eric . The victims are the father and mother of the suspect, reported Central Michigan University. signed an order declaring Davis incompetent, took his father's pistol from their family vehicle. Authorities believe he shot both parents to death. Shannon Antinori , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 12:28 pm ET James Eric Davis Jr. He was arrested on the evening of March 2, 2018. MOUNT PLEASANT, MI -- Accused Central Michigan University shooter James E. Davis Jr. has been declared incompetent to stand trial on charges that he murdered his parents. The school posted to their Facebook on Friday morning about 9.30am, telling students to shelter in place and avoid the area around Campbell Hall while classes were cancelled for the day. Jordyn Hermani (@h3rmani) March 2, 2018 The CMU campus newspaper spoke to students who live in the dorm and . Kids from residence halls busses to nearby hotel to be picked up by parents. A Central Michigan University student allegedly shot and killed his parents in a campus dormitory . Teenager James E. Davis Jr. faces two counts of homicide-open murder in the slaying of his parents on the Central Michigan University campus Friday. Pleasant has tweeted out a full description of the suspect. More than 100 law enforcement officers were involved in the manhunt. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Police took James Eric Davis Jr., the suspect in a shooting at Central Michigan University Friday morning, into custody just after midnight early Saturday morning, reports say. According to an update on Central Michigan's website, shooting suspect James Eric Davis Jr. was apprehended by police without incident. The motive has not been released. Central Michigan University has about 23,000 students in Mount Pleasant, which is about 70 miles north of Lansing. James Eric Davis Jr. was arrested after a manhunt and faces murder and gun charges in the Friday morning slayings of his father, Eric Davis Sr., and mother, Diva Davis. Una fianza de $3 millones le fue asignada a James Eric Davis Jr., acusado de dos asesinatos y una violacin a la ley de armas por supuestamente asesinar a sus padres la semana pasada en la . The comments below have been moderated in advance. CMU officials announced the capture of the suspect in an update to a blog post early Saturday, March 3. Twitter Davis parents arrived at the hospital at some time during the overnight hours and Friday morning brought Davis back to campus to pack up and return home for spring break, Yeagley said. Judge Paul Chamberlain ordered Davis held on bond. (@CMUniversity) March 3, 2018. This is so incredibly out of character, something went wrong somewhere. Police said James Eric Davis Jr. is accused of killing his parents at Central Michigan University. Since 1999 Officer Davis has admirably served as a part-time police officer in the Bellwood Police department and his contribution to a community positively impacted everyone he served and served with while we wait additional details, we will provide great counseling and other supportive services to those in need. News Sports Autos Entertainment USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals MICHIGAN Under Michigan law, a defendant found incompetent has 15 months to regain competency in cases where charges may result in life imprisonment, unless prosecutors decline to pursue the case. Authorities have not said whether drugs were found in Davis Jr.'s system or if the gun used in the shootings was his father's service weapon. Davis has been committed to a psychiatric facility and could be held there indefinitely. "Eric was honored in Washington D.C. by President George W. Bush in December 2008," according to his obituary. pic.twitter.com/lbxcUPcWP8. Davis is to undergo such treatment and will be held in a facility recommended by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. The paper reports that the 19-year-old shot and killed his parents in his fourth floor . UPDATE 3/5/18. He was arrested early Saturday following a daylong manhunt. by Salvador Hernandez. The person of interest is James Eric Davis, Jr. Davis was taken into custody without incident . College sophomore James E. Davis Jr., 19, is still being sought after shooting and killing his parents in his Central Michigan University dorm Friday morning. (Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com). James Eric Davis Sr. and Diva Davis were named as victims in the Central Michigan University shooting. EEH accepting proposals for awards from Community Investment Fund, New Book Series "The Secret Child", By Dr. Sue Denk, PsyD. Davis left the hospital, police said, at around 8 a.m. Friday morning and returned to campus. An automated phone message from the school also was sent to students Friday morning. 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Davis Sr. and his wife Diva Davis on the heels of their tragic and untimely death on the campus of Central Michigan University. University spokeswoman Heather Smith says 19-year-old James Eric Davis Jr. also faces a felony weapons charge. James Eric Davis Jr., 19, was arrested without incident shortly after midnight Saturday following an intensive daylong manhunt that included more than 100 police officers scouring the campus area . 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. According to the Chicago Tribune, James Eric Davis Sr, a police officer and an Iraq War veteran while he was serving in the Illinois National Guard for 24 years, and his wife Diva Jeneen Davis, a cancer survivor, were murdered by their son, 19-year-old James Eric . Russell Matthew Davis gave WXYZ permission to use photos and the Facebook tribute he wrote about his parents. Davis, a sophomore, graduated from Plainfield Central High School in Plainfield, Illinois in 2016 and played basketball and ran track for the school. Insanity,under Michigan law,meansa person lacks the capacity to know right from wrong or act in accordance with the law. We must stay on too of our friends & loved ones. Pleasant. > @CMUniversity identifies shooting victims James Eric Davis, Sr. and Diva Jeneen Davis as the parents of student James E. Davis Jr., who is suspected of shooting them in his Campbell Hall dorm room. 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"Eric persevered and earned many medals of achievement and honor. 'This is an incredibly tragic event, and I pray for Eric's other children. Those planning to come to campus today to pick up students for spring break should stay off campus until further notice. He was arrested early Saturday following a manhunt. Never thought Id have to post this type of post but unfortunately the news is true. Do not approach the suspect. Davis Jr.'s plea was accepted by the prosecutor . Im at a f*cking loss. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He is charged with murder in the Friday slayings of James Davis Sr, 48, and Diva Davis, 47. Davis sister Tweeted a heartbreaking message for prayers and to express her love for her parents, Diva and James Davis Sr. Today i lost my parents..the only people that loved me unconditionally. James Eric Davis Sr. and Diva Davis. Davis faces . A 16-hour manhunt and university lockdown ensued before Davis Jr.s capture. The family was packing . Yeagley said it was part of the ongoing investigation. Please dont make a villain of my brother that is NOT who he is and despite the circumstances, he also lost a mother and father And I LOVE him. Open murder includes both first- and second-degree murder. She was also a breast cancer survivor and met her husband when they were both employed by Motorola. He is a black male, approximately 19 years of age, 5'10" & 135 lbs. In the surrounding community, students and staff in the Mount Pleasant school district were told not to leave nine buildings. There are no additional injuries; suspect is still at large: https://t.co/AxvPn3N0s0, Central Michigan U. Call 911 immediately. Other posts showed scenes from London, Puerto Rico, and Times Square in New York City. @IanFluffy pic.twitter.com/w8Q0jGmrnN, James Davis (@HesoGod) October 30, 2016. 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