In the quiet city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a life was tragically cut short in the fading light of a November afternoon. Brystin Varnado, a 24-year-old male, was fatally shot on Sunday, November 26, 2023. The incident unfolded in the 200 block of South 29th Avenue, where the Hattiesburg Police Department responded to reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Varnado's body, bearing a fatal gunshot wound.
The ensuing investigation into the death of Brystin Varnado led to
an arrest in the new year. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department announced the apprehension of a suspect in connection with the homicide. Raytrell Alonzo Jones, a 20-year-old resident of Hattiesburg, was taken into custody. He has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit armed robbery related to the incident that claimed Varnado's life. Following his arrest, Jones was booked into the Forrest County Jail.
Law enforcement officials indicated that the investigation into Varnado's death remains active and ongoing. It was mentioned that Jones was the third suspect to be arrested in the case, implying that two other individuals had been previously apprehended. However, details regarding the identities of the other suspects and the charges they may face have not been publicly released. As the legal process begins for Jones, the full story of the events that transpired on that November day is still coming to light.
