Averi Jones

Death by Force

In the early hours of January 9, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded at the Summit Garden Apartments in Jonestown, Mississippi. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting that a child had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 25-year-old Marquez Griffin holding a child at gunpoint. After a tense negotiation, they successfully convinced Griffin to surrender, ensuring the immediate safety of the child.

Subsequent investigation revealed two young children inside the residence who ...Read More

Law & Crime: 'He Put a Pillow Over Her Head and Shot Her': Two Young Children Shot to Death Following Hostage Situation in Mississippi Apartment; Suspect Arrested

FOX13 News Memphis: Girl and boy, 1 and 9, shot and killed at Mississippi apartment complex, sheriff says

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