On a Wednesday afternoon in Canton, Mississippi, the life of 34-year-old Aaron Smith, a White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short. On January 15, 2020, police received a call around 3:00 PM about a shooting on Jackson Street. Upon arrival, they discovered Smith lying in the yard of a residence, having sustained a gunshot wound to the left side of his back. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Canton Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the homicide, which quickly led to the identification of potential suspects. Their efforts resulted in the arrests of two individuals, 22-year-old Jeremy Flowers and 33-year-old Stacie Cheeks. Both were subsequently charged with murder in connection with Aaron Smith's death.
As the investigation continued to unfold, law enforcement identified a third individual believed to be involved in the incident. Levor Gmonete Taylor, a 30-year-old, was later apprehended in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He was transported back to Canton to face a murder charge for his alleged role in the death of Aaron Smith. The arrests brought a sense of progress in the quest for justice for Smith and his family, as the legal proceedings against the three suspects commenced.
