Two men arrested for fatal Vicksburg shooting

Two men arrested for fatal Vicksburg shooting
Two men arrested for fatal Vicksburg shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men have been arrested after a fatal shooting in Vicksburg.

Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones identified the suspects as Javien Shannon, 20, of Jackson, and Tyler Terry, 21, of Canton.

Shannon was charged with capital murder, two counts of aggravated assault, armed robbery and possession of a stolen firearm. His bond was set at $1,175,000.

Terry was charged with capital murder, two counts of aggravated assault and armed robbery. His bond was set at $1,200,000.

The shooting occurred in the area of Locust Street and Jefferson Street on March 11.

When officers arrived at the location, investigators said they discovered a 19-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital and later died due to his injuries. The victim has not been identified.

Shortly afterwards, officers received a call that two additional gunshot victims had arrived at the hospital. There’s no word on their conditions.

Police determined that the incident originated inside an apartment where officers recovered a “significant quantity” of drugs. The investigation is ongoing.


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