Josten Marcaveous Washington, a 23-year-old male, was fatally shot on Friday, November 17, 2017, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The incident occurred at the Regency Wood Apartments on Long Avenue, where police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Washington, a resident of Gautier, deceased at the scene from a single gunshot wound.
Investigators determined that the shooting took place during the course of a robbery at the apartment complex.
In the days following the incident, the Pascagoula Police Department announced the arrests of four individuals in connection with the robbery. The suspects were identified as 28-year-old Victor Ladarrius Washington, 33-year-old Anthony C. Abston, 19-year-old Jada Williams, and 16-year-old John Washington.
All four individuals were charged with robbery with a deadly weapon. At the time of their arrest, however, none of the suspects were immediately charged with the murder of Josten Washington. Authorities stated that the investigation was ongoing and that further charges were pending. The bonds for Victor Washington, Jada Williams, and John Washington were set, while Anthony C. Abston, noted as a convicted felon, received a higher bond amount. The police did not initially clarify if Josten Washington was the intended victim of the robbery. The case remained under investigation.
