Daivion Terrell Myles, an 18-year-old male, was killed in a drive-by shooting on June 9, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Marine Street, marking one of three homicides in the city within a 24-hour period. Myles, who was born on May 24, 2006, was remembered by loved ones as a warm, kind, and spirited young man.
The Jackson Police Department investigated the shooting and subsequently arrested four teenagers in connection with the crime.
A 13-year-old female was taken into custody on a Wednesday, followed by the arrests of a 15-year-old male and two 16-year-old males on the subsequent Thursday. All four individuals have been charged with murder and drive-by shooting.
The investigation into the death of Daivion Terrell Myles is ongoing. Authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Funeral services for Myles were scheduled for late June, with arrangements handled by Westhaven Funeral Home.
