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Man charged with murder in connection with Longview teen's death after standoff

Johnson was found at Motel 6 located at 419 North Spur 63.

LONGVIEW, Texas — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Longview ISD student-athlete earlier this week. 

Police said Lederrion Devonte Johnson is charged with murder for the shooting death of Rashaan Jefferson at the Preserve Apartments on Monday night.  

Credit: Gregg County

Johnson was found at Motel 6, located at 419 North Spur 63.  The Longview SWAT Team responded to the location and Johnson was arrested a short standoff, police said. 

He is also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.

Jefferson was a beloved student-athlete through his years at Foster Middle School and was part of the Longview Lobos freshmen football team. Head football coach John King revealed the news to Jefferson's teammates Tuesday morning.

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