On the night of New Year's Eve, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace at a Shell gas station on Highway 17 in Pickens, Mississippi, leaving two young men dead and another person injured. The incident, which unfolded around 11 p.m., claimed the life of 21-year-old Brian Grisby Jr. He was discovered deceased at the front entrance of the convenience store.
Another victim, 19-year-old De'Marion Sly, was also shot during the altercation.
He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A third individual sustained a graze wound and received treatment before being released. The Holmes County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene and immediately began an investigation into the deadly shootout.
In the days following the shooting, law enforcement officials made progress in the case. The investigation led to the arrest of four individuals in connection with the double homicide. The suspects were identified as Cendarius Craft, Amari Ward, Jamal Sly, and Ae Ward. Each of the four men has been charged with two counts of murder. Following their arrests, bond for each suspect was set at $500,000 for each count. The authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.
