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Chivas McElveen

Case from Jackson, MS dated May 09, 2016

Victim Details

Chivas McElveen

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2016-05-09

37

Chivas

McElveen

06/27/2026

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On a spring evening in Jackson, Mississippi, the life of 37-year-old Chivas McElveen was cut short. On May 9, 2016, McElveen, a male, was fatally shot in the northeast area of the city, succumbing to multiple gunshot wounds. His death prompted an investigation that would soon point to a primary suspect.

Authorities identified Christopher Craig Bennett as the individual allegedly responsible for McElveen's death. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was subsequently charged with cap ...
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  • One man dead in northeast Jackson shooting
  • Warrant issued for suspect accused in northeast Jackson homicide
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    Did anyone else hear about the Ford F-350 truck that was towed during the investigation? I keep wond... ...Read More
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