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04/20/2017

SHOOTING

 

PRESS RELEASE

SHOOTING SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY

April 20, 2017

 

GEORGE COUNTY, MS- According to George County Sheriff Keith Havard, at approximately 8:00pm last night, the Sheriff’s Office received a call about a possible shooting in the area of TLC Lane, in the Central community.

The victim, 35-year-old Marcus Jordan, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two suspects, 35-year-old John Landry of Lucedale, and 37-year-old Johnny Kendrick of Leakesville, have been taken into custody and are awaiting an initial appearance before a judge.

 The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is available for reporting anonymous crime tips by calling 877.787.5898.  The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers can be accessed by internet at the following address: mscoastcrimestoppers.com or through the George County Sheriff’s Office website www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.

 More information will be released as it becomes available.

 

Authorized for release by Sheriff Keith Havard

 
 
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