In the quiet community of Natchez, Mississippi, a wave of violence shattered the peace just days before Christmas, leaving a family and the community in mourning. On December 20, 2017, 48-year-old Jeanette Proby, a Black female, was tragically killed in a shooting that began at a residence on Lower Woodville Road in the Cloverdale area. The incident, which unfolded as a sudden and violent outburst, did not end with Proby's death, but instead spilled over to a second location, leaving a trail of injured victims in its wake.
The alleged perpetrator of this violent episode was identified as 63-year-old Leroy Henderson, who was reported to be a relative of the victims. After fatally shooting Proby, Henderson fled to a home on Mazique Lane, where his rampage continued. There, he shot one man in the chest and another in the leg, and stabbed a woman in the palm of her hand. The quick response of the Adams County Sheriff's Office prevented any further loss of life, and Henderson was apprehended without further incident.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Leroy Henderson was arrested and charged with one count of murder for the death of Jeanette Proby. He was subsequently held in the Adams County Jail. The community was left to grapple with the shock and grief of the incident, remembering Jeanette Proby as a peaceful person who did not bother anyone. The motive for Henderson's violent actions was not immediately made clear, leaving friends, family, and neighbors to wonder what could have led to such a devastating event. The legal proceedings against Henderson were set to follow, as a community sought justice for Jeanette Proby and the other victims of that tragic day.
