Is Canton, Mississippi becoming the deadliest city in America (per captia), taking the crown from big brother Jackson, Mississippi? Looks like the most dangerous thing to be in Canton is a black man in 2024.
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen is in custody after a shooting left five people injured and one person dead on Saturday.
Canton Police Chief Otha Brown says the shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. on Hickory Street in Canton.
Authorities tell 3 On Your Side that 19-year-old Jeremy Ollie Jr. is charged with murder and six counts of aggravated assault.
Jontravious Warren, 20, was shot and pronounced dead on the scene.
Five other people, including two minors, were also shot.
According to Brown, their injuries are extensive.
The victims were at a local popular hangout spot when a person randomly began firing shots into a crowd of people.
Deputies are currently searching for a person of interest who they believe knows something about the incident.
All activities on Hickory Street have been canceled until further notice.
Updates will occur as more information becomes available.
3 окт 2024
