In the late hours of a Thursday evening in Meridian, Mississippi, the life of 23-year-old Garrian DeMonte Owens was tragically cut short. On June 16, 2022, Owens, a male, was shot in the 2300 block of Highway 29 North shortly after 10 p.m. He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The Meridian Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of Owens.
Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued for 23-year-old CJ Mclelland in connection with the fatal shooting. In a turn of events, Mclelland surrendered to the authorities on the morning of Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was subsequently charged with murder and was held without bond.
