In the early morning hours of May 15, 2022, the life of Gary Moffite, a 43-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Meridian, Mississippi. At approximately 3:30 AM, near the Eastern Garden Apartments, Moffite was shot and killed. The Meridian Police Department was quick to respond to the incident and identified him as the victim of a homicide.
The news of Moffite's violent death sent ripples of sorrow and concern through the community. His passing was a significant loss to his family and friends, who remembered him through heartfelt condolences and remembrances. The criminal investigation division of the Meridian Police Department immediately began the work of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
Their investigation led to a significant breakthrough with the identification of a suspect. Jevonte Terrell was arrested and subsequently charged with the murder of Gary Moffite. In a clear indication of the seriousness of the alleged crime, Terrell's bond was set at one million dollars. The community has closely followed the developments in the case, hopeful that justice will be served for Moffite and his grieving family as the legal proceedings against Terrell move forward.
