Armed Carjacking

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…