Shooting Suspects Arrested Across Minnesota, Wisconsin

Kevon Washington, 24, appeared in a Benton County courtroom for his role in a February 2 shooting in St. Cloud that left 17-year-old Layson Davis dead and a 19-year-old man critically injured. The shooting occurred during a suspected robbery related to a gun sale, with Washington allegedly shooting the injured man after a shootout between Davis and another suspect, Bernard Bowens, who remains at large. Washington was apprehended in Wausau, Wisconsin, after being on the run for three weeks and is facing charges of second-degree murder and aiding and abetting robbery. The injured victim is reportedly in critical condition following surgery, with potential long-term disabilities. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and search for Bowens. This case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and related crimes in the region.