In the quiet community of Moselle, Mississippi, the life of 33-year-old William Leo Busker was tragically cut short on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Deputies from the Jones County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Shiloh Church Road following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Busker unresponsive, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a suspect, 43-year-old James Tickner of Taylorsville. Investigators determined that Tickner and Busker were acquainted, though the specific motive for the shooting has not been publicly released. Following the incident, Tickner fled the state, prompting a multi-state manhunt.
The search for the suspect concluded the following day, on Monday, February 19, 2024, when deputies in Escambia County, Florida, located and apprehended James Tickner. He was taken into custody without incident. Tickner now faces a charge of first-degree murder and is awaiting extradition back to Mississippi to face legal proceedings. The Jones County Sheriff's Department has indicated that additional charges may be forthcoming as their investigation continues.
