On a Sunday afternoon in Waynesboro, Mississippi, 35-year-old Jaquentin Washam was shot and killed. The incident occurred on February 12, 2023, on Tyson Drive, marking another life lost to gun violence in the community.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Waynesboro Police Department launched a homicide investigation. During their inquiries, investigators questioned a suspect in connection with Washam's death. However, no charges were ever filed against the individual, and they were subsequently released.
As of late 2023, the murder of Jaquentin Washam remains one of three unsolved homicide cases in Waynesboro that law enforcement is actively seeking public assistance to resolve. Authorities have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to help bring closure to the families of the victims. The police have assured that the identity of those who provide information will be protected.
