Waffle House Shooter Sentenced to 50 Years
December 15th, 2025
(Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II announced today that a Hinds County jury has found Marco Lewis guilty of three counts: Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
On March 4, 2022, Jackson Police Department officers were dispatched to 106 Larson Street in response to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Julian Hill suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body and Marlon Daniels, who had been shot in the leg. A witness identified Lewis as the shooter, stating that he fled the scene in a vehicle that was located in the Waffle House parking lot. Evidence later confirmed that Lewis opened fire on the victims following a verbal altercation. Officers located Lewis shortly after the incident and took him into custody.
Judge Debra Gibbs sentenced Lewis to 30 years for count I, attempted murder; 20 years for count two, aggravated assault; and 10 years for count three, felon in possession of a firearm. Counts II and III are to run consecutively to count I and concurrently with one another. Judge Gibbs also sentenced the defendant as a 99-19-81 habitual offender. This would put him as having to serve a total sentence of 50 years day-for-day.
District Attorney Owens emphasized the importance of the jury’s decision in promoting community safety:
Statement from District Attorney Jody E. Owens II:
“Today’s verdict brings justice to the victims of this violent encounter and reaffirms our commitment to holding dangerous offenders accountable. Gun violence driven by senseless disputes puts entire neighborhoods at risk, and this conviction makes our community safer. We will continue to stand with victims and ensure that justice is served.”
The indictment in this matter is public record and is attached hereto.
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JODY E. OWENS, II
