UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting at Kangaroo Crossing on Hwy 12

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Semyia Jones, 25, charged with murder

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.

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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.

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The victim succumbed to their injuries while at the hospital.

Authorities are investigating the situation.

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