Crime
19-year-old Caden Yarbrough killed after shooting at New Year’s Eve gathering in Weir
WEIR, Miss. — Authorities are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Choctaw County that claimed the life of a 19-year-old during a New Year’s Eve gathering.
Choctaw County Coroner Chris Coleman confirmed the death early Thursday morning. Later, Weir Police Chief Dillion Cates identified the victim as Caden Yarbrough, 19.
According to Chief Cates, the shooting occurred shortly before midnight during an outdoor New Year’s Eve gathering on Thomas Circle Street in the town of Weir.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but Yarbrough succumbed to his injuries.
Chief Cates confirmed that one individual has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
However, the suspect’s identity has not yet been released, as formal charges are still pending.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding a possible motive or whether others were involved.
Police say more information will be made public as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.