Crime
Four Arrested in Connection with Deadly New Year’s Eve Shooting in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, MS — Four individuals have been taken into custody following a fatal New Year’s Eve shooting at a Shell gas station on Highway 17 in Holmes County.
The incident resulted in the deaths of two young men and left a third person injured.
Holmes County Sheriff Willie March confirmed that three suspects—19-year-old Amari Ward, 20-year-old Amante Ward, and 23-year-old Jamal Sly—were arrested on Monday. Each faces two counts of murder, with bond set at $500,000 per count.
A fourth suspect, 21-year-old Sendarius Craft, was arrested on Tuesday. Bond for Craft has not yet been determined.
The deadly shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve at the Shell gas station on Highway 17. According to Sheriff March, deputies arrived on the scene to find evidence of a violent shootout.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered 21-year-old Brian Grisby Jr. deceased near the front door of the store. Another victim, 19-year-old De’Marion Sly, was rushed to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A third victim, 22-year-old Antine Fisher, sustained a grazing gunshot wound. Fisher was treated for his injuries and released.
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the events leading up to the shooting.
While four arrests have been made, authorities are working to piece together the exact circumstances of the incident and determine whether additional individuals were involved.Sheriff March has called on community members to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
“We are committed to ensuring justice for the victims and their families. Anyone with details, no matter how small, is urged to contact our office,” he said.
Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.