In the winter of 2019, William Deshun Myers, a 42-year-old male, tragically lost his life to gun violence in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The fatal incident occurred on February 6, 2019, in the 100 block of Martin Luther King Avenue. Known as a loving father, brother, and son, Myers was described by those who knew him as the life of the party, someone who always kept people smiling.
The investigation into his death continued for over a year and a half. In a significant development on October 13, 2020, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested 19-year-old Noah Booth and charged him with first-degree murder in connection with Myers' death. Police served a warrant for Booth's arrest, bringing a long-awaited breakthrough in the case.
Early in the investigation, authorities had also sought a woman for questioning regarding the shooting. She was located shortly after her name was released to the public, though further details about her involvement have not been widely publicized. The arrest of Booth marked a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for William Deshun Myers and his grieving family.
