A 17-year-old Black male, Dewayne Jackson, was shot and killed on February 5, 2022, in the 800 block of Nelson Street in Greenville, Mississippi. Police and emergency personnel responded that Saturday, and the Greenville Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the teenager’s death.

Investigators identified a suspect, and by February 9, 2022 a murder warrant had been issued for Edward McCullar. Authorities asked the public for help locating McCullar. On February 21, 2022, Greenville police announced McCullar’s arrest; he was charged with murder and held at the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility pending his initial court appearance.

If anyone knew Dewayne or has information about the shooting, please contact the Greenville Police Department or CrimeStoppers.