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Canton police arrest man in fatal apartment shooting

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Canton police announced a man has been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred at an apartment complex.

Sgt. Jeremy Gooden, with the Canton Police Department, said Renardo Elmore was arrested in connection to the case. Gooden also said Percy Rogers was released with no charges.

The shooting happened at Canton Estates Apartments, located on Rick’s Drive, just before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.

Police said the victim was found unresponsive in the parking lot of the apartment complex.

Renardo Elmore (Courtesy: Canton Police Dept.)

According to the Madison County deputy coroner, the victim sustained gunshot wounds and died from his injuries. The victim was identified as Megeil Tyrone Walsh, 22.

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