In the early morning hours of September 18, 2023, a dispute in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, turned fatal, claiming the life of 26-year-old Lexus Ball, a mother of three from the nearby town of Pinola. The incident unfolded at approximately 6:28 a.m. at a residence on Beasley Road. An altercation between Ball and 25-year-old Clavarzea Thomas of Hazlehurst escalated, tragically ending when Thomas allegedly shot Ball in the head.
Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and Ball
was initially rushed to Copiah County Medical Central for immediate treatment. However, due to the critical nature of her gunshot wound, she was later transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for more advanced care. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Lexus Ball succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
In the wake of the shooting, the Hazlehurst Police Department launched an investigation and swiftly took Clavarzea Thomas into custody. He was subsequently charged with murder in connection with Ball's death. On Wednesday, September 20, Thomas appeared before a judge for his initial court appearance, where he was formally charged and denied bond. He is being held at the Copiah County Detention Center as he awaits further legal proceedings. The motive behind the altercation that led to the deadly shooting has not been publicly disclosed by law enforcement officials as the investigation continues.
