In the early morning hours of June 23, 2018, a tragic event unfolded in a Ridgeland, Mississippi apartment complex that claimed the life of 32-year-old Zachary Clay Joiner. Joiner, a White male, was discovered deceased from gunshot wounds inside an apartment at the Van Mark Apartments on Old Canton Road. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 AM, was determined by the Madison County Coroner to be a murder-suicide.
The investigation into the deaths concluded that Daniel Warren was the
perpetrator, having shot Joiner before turning the gun on himself. With the identification of Warren as the shooter, the case was closed, and no further arrests or suspects were pursued. The motive behind the tragic event was not detailed in the available information.
Zachary Joiner was remembered as a man with a deep love for the outdoors. Growing up in Carthage, Mississippi, he spent his youth climbing trees, hunting, and fishing. His passion for nature led him to incredible feats, including thru-hiking both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, where he was known by the trail name 'Face'. His family and friends gathered to celebrate his life at the First Baptist Church in Carthage, sharing memories of his adventurous spirit and his talent for creating art from wood and metal.
