MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are in custody after a man was shot to death at a Hernando, Mississippi, apartment complex on Saturday, police confirmed.

At 6:51 p.m., officers of the Hernando Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a physical altercation that led to one person being shot at the Avondale Apartments located in the 900 block of Hill Street.

They found a 41-year-old male victim and began administering life-saving measures to him until he was taken to Baptist DeSoto Hospital.

The victim passed away from his injuries.

Officers spoke with witnesses who gave them information about a possible suspect and officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle fleeing the scene.

Two people were detained during the traffic stop and a firearm was found.

The driver, identified as Edrick Thornton, 49, has been charged with murder.

The passenger, identified as Keshay Jones, 35, has been charged with accessory after the fact and tampering with physical evidence.

Both Thornton and Jones are being held at the DeSoto County Detention Center without bond.