Crime
33-year-old James Ross charged with murder after shooting and killing Troy Waldrep
CANTON, Miss. — A Canton man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting that occurred late Saturday night at the Camden Park Apartments on Parkview Drive, according to Canton Police Chief Otha Brown.
Authorities say 33-year-old James Ross is accused of fatally shooting Troy Waldrep during a verbal altercation that escalated into violence.
Chief Brown confirmed that Waldrep was shot once in the face during the confrontation, which took place late Saturday evening.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but Waldrep succumbed to his injuries before he could be transported for medical treatment.
Ross was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held without bond in the local detention facility as the investigation continues.
Waldrep’s family has released a photograph of him and is asking the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this profoundly difficult time.
No further details about the motive or circumstances leading to the argument have been released.
Canton Police have stated the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.