In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the life of 34-year-old Hakeem Samall Burnet was cut short in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Police responded to a call about a shooting in the vicinity of Grove and Hayes Streets at approximately 1:50 a.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Burnet, a Black male, on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his body.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene and promptly transported Burnet to Merit Health River Region for medical attention. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident that led to his death is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Following the shooting, an investigation was launched by the Vicksburg Police Department. This led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal event. Rheuvonia Ramekia Buck, a 41-year-old woman, was taken into custody and subsequently charged with murder. She was awaiting her initial court appearance following her arrest. The motive for the shooting is suspected to be domestic in nature.
