UPDATE: 25-year-old Semyia Jones has been arrested for the shooting death of her husband, 31-year-old Markquarius Jones.
Mr. Jones was pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala by Attala County Coroner Sam Bell.
Semyia Jones has been charged with murder and was booked into the Leake County Correctional Facility with a bond set at $1 million.
A fatal shooting occurred this afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. at Kangaroo Crossing on Highway 12.
Law enforcement responded to the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala Emergency Department, where both the gunshot victim and the alleged shooter were present.
The incident is believed to have resulted from a domestic dispute.
The victim succumbed to their injuries while at the hospital.
Authorities are investigating the situation.
Harley Wind
August 8, 2024 at 3:20 PMKangaroo on the hwy 17 at exit 144 by the 55 had a shooting as well…a few weeks ago. What the heck is going on…the Sweet Tea is good but dang Kangaroo!!!! Prayers for all involved 🙏
Paula
August 8, 2024 at 4:47 PMPrayers for both families, especially for those precious children.
Debbie Beevers
August 8, 2024 at 7:45 PM🙏🙏🙏
Belinda Perry
August 9, 2024 at 6:11 AMIt’s not that serious now you got to leave your kids. My God It’s not worth it I pray for everyone families.
Phyllis Washington
August 9, 2024 at 8:11 AMLORD we need you more than ever in Jesus Name Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I pray for healing for our nations 🙏🙏🙏
Linda Hodges
August 9, 2024 at 11:04 PMOh my this is crazy praying for the family 🙏 🙏