Jason Harris Death – Hinds County deputies have apprehended a third suspect in relation to a fatal shooting at a club, as announced by Sheriff Tyree Jones. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday at the “Sugar Shack” on Lee Davis Circle near Highway 18 in Utica. Five individuals were shot during the altercation, resulting in the death of Jason Harris, aged 41. Michael Brown, 53, and Anthony Brown, 48, are currently hospitalized at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, while two others wounded have been treated and discharged.
Following his release from the medical center, Anthony Brown was arrested on Monday evening. Eric Dixon, 42, and Joseph Crum, 34, were previously taken into custody. All three suspects are facing charges of murder and aggravated assault.
According to Sheriff Jones, the shooting erupted from a dispute involving Michael Brown and three other individuals in the club’s parking lot. The situation escalated as several individuals brandished handguns, leading to gunfire exchange. Authorities recovered two firearms and 23 shell casings from the scene.
Sheriff Jones stated that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with the possibility of additional charges and arrests.