Crime
13-year-old boy killed in Bessemer shooting
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the victim has not been publicly released.
A tragic shooting in Bessemer on Friday night claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy.
Detective Justin Burmeister of the Bessemer Police Department reported that officers responded to a call just before 10 p.m. regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of 13th Street North.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the young victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was inside a residence when unknown suspect(s) fired into the home, striking him.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the victim has not been publicly released.
The Bessemer Police Department is actively investigating the case and seeking assistance from the community. Individuals with information related to this homicide are urged to contact the Bessemer Police Department’s tip line at 205-428-3541. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 205-254-7777.
Authorities are working diligently to identify the suspect(s) and bring justice to the grieving family.
Oxford, MS — The Oxford Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the human remains discovered in Carroll County belong to Jimmie “Jay” Lee, the University of Mississippi student who went missing nearly three years ago.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Carroll County deputies alerted Oxford police after deer hunters discovered human remains in a remote area of the county.
A joint investigation was immediately launched, involving the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Oxford Police Department, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI).
The remains were transported to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for forensic examination and DNA testing.
On Wednesday, February 5, the Mississippi State Crime Lab officially confirmed that the remains are those of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, through DNA analysis.
Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen expressed his department’s dedication to the case, stating:
“The Oxford Police Department made a commitment to finding Jay, no matter how long it took. This case has remained an active investigation since July 8, 2022. We are grateful to the Lee family and Jay’s friends for their help and support throughout this process. We hope this confirmation brings them even a small measure of comfort.”
At the time of his disappearance, Lee’s case gained significant attention as investigators pursued multiple leads.
Sheldon Timothy Herrington was charged in connection with Lee’s death, accused of committing the crime to conceal an alleged romantic relationship.
Herrington went to trial in December 2024, but the proceedings ended in a mistrial.
Authorities have stated that they are unable to provide further details at this time due to the ongoing investigation.