A holiday celebration turned tragic in Jackson, Mississippi, leaving one man dead and several others wounded. Cortez Shelby, a 41-year-old male, was fatally shot on July 4, 2020, during an incident at a local sports bar. The shooting resulted in the death of Shelby and injuries to three other individuals.
In the days following the shooting, law enforcement authorities announced the identification of a suspect in connection with the deadly bar shooting.
Subsequent news reports confirmed that suspects had been apprehended by authorities for their alleged involvement in the Fourth of July violence that claimed Shelby's life. The investigation led to the arrest of individuals believed to be responsible for the gunfire at the business.
