In the quiet town of Bassfield, Mississippi, a grim discovery was made on the evening of December 19, 2023. Patrick Lavaris Snow, a 46-year-old Black/African American male, was found deceased in his vehicle on Barnes Avenue. The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Department responded to a call regarding a shooting at approximately 9:05 PM. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr.
Snow, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
The initial investigation into the death of Patrick Snow pointed towards a homicide, prompting a search for the person or persons responsible. The community was left in a state of shock and mourning following the violent incident. Friends and family remembered Mr. Snow as a man who cherished spending time with his children and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of the Holisday Creek Baptist Church in the nearby town of Carson.
Two days after the discovery of Mr. Snow's body, a significant development occurred in the case. On December 21, 2023, a 26-year-old Bassfield resident named Laquilla Owens turned himself into the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Office. Following this surrender, Owens was formally charged with the murder of Patrick Snow. While an arrest has been made, the investigation into the circumstances and motive behind the shooting remains ongoing.
