Aggravated Assault

Press Release- Carlos Varnell

Press Release- Carlos Varnell

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Jury Convicts Defendant in Deadly interstate Shooting That Killed One And Injured Another April 15, 2026 (Jackson, MS) – Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced today that a jury has found Carlos Varnell guilty of Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. This verdict stems from a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Miesha Robinson and left 27-year-old Cierra Rhymes seriously injured. On October 24, 2021, officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a disturbance at 1401 Fortification Street, near a local Mexican Restaurant, involving the victims and an associate of…

Press Release- Joseph Brown

Press Release- Joseph Brown

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Man Tied to Multi-Month Killing Spree Sentenced to Life for murder of pregnant woman and unborn child March 6, 2026 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced that 22-year-old Joseph Brown has been found guilty of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Drive-By Shooting in connection with a shooting that killed 23-year-old Keyunta McWilliams and her unborn child. On December 15, 2021, officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to reports of a shooting and discovered Keyunta McWilliams suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. McWilliams, who was eight months pregnant, and her unborn child succumbed to their injuries…

Press Release- Jayden Tillis

Press Release- Jayden Tillis

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Member of Armed carjacking trio sentenced to 35 years in dating app scheme February 25, 2026 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced that 22-year-old, Jayden Tillis has pled guilty to multiple counts of Armed Carjacking and Aggravated Assault in connection with a violent series of incidents in early 2023. The case stems from multiple armed carjackings and shootings carried out alongside co-defendants De’Andre Brown and Jamori Thompson. On January 16, 2023, at 2012 Ridgeway Street, Tillis shot Justin Donerson during the course of an armed carjacking. Donerson was struck in the abdomen and buttocks but…

Press Release- Zverian Brent

Press Release- Zverian Brent

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Guilty Verdict After Double Shooting Leaves Ex-Girlfriend Dead, Boyfriend Injured September 11th, 2025 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced today that a jury has found 32-year-old Zverian Brent guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault for the 2022 home-invasion killing of his ex-girlfriend, 26-year-old Terrencia Jackson, and shooting of 31-year-old Henry Perry.   The incident occurred in the early morning hours of June 7, 2022, when Brent forcibly kicked in the carport door of Jackson’s home on Fleetwood Drive in South Jackson. Once inside, Brent proceeded to the rear bedroom where Jackson and her friend, 31-year-old Henry…

Press Release-Xavier Gray

Press Release-Xavier Gray

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Man Sentenced to 30 Years After Pleading Guilty to Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault March 19, 2025 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced that on Monday, March 17, 2025, Xavier Gray pleaded guilty to manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault in relation to a fatal shooting that took place in 2022. On April 22, 2022, Jackson Police responded to a call at 300 West Capitol Street regarding a fatal shooting. Upon arrival, police found a body lying on the street corner in front of a bus station, later identified as 53-year-old Clinton Newsome. Detectives discovered…