In the early summer evening of June 2, 2026, the life of 23-year-old Kolby Gann was tragically cut short in West Point, Mississippi. A graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Kolby was known by friends and family as an extraordinarily smart and creative young man with an empathetic nature. He was an employee at Southeastern Environmental Services and took great pride in his Mustang.
Those who knew him described him as one of the sweetest souls, someone who loved everyone and was loved by all in return. His kindness and joyful laughter were constants in the lives of those he touched.
The tranquility of that Tuesday night was shattered around 9 p.m. when law enforcement received a 911 call reporting shots fired on Meadowbrook Circle. Upon arrival, officers discovered a devastating scene. Kolby Gann was found in the driver's seat of his car, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The Clay County Coroner later confirmed his identity and the cause of death. Investigators at the scene determined that the gunshots originated from a drive-by shooting, a sudden act of violence that left a community in shock and a family heartbroken.
In the wake of the shooting, another individual was reported to have been shot during the incident and was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The West Point Police Department began an investigation into the homicide, working to piece together the events of that fateful night. As of the latest available reports, it remained unknown whether Kolby was the intended target or an innocent bystander caught in a senseless act. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to pursue all leads, though no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the case. The community is left to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was just beginning, while his family awaits answers and the promise of justice.
