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Man arrested for mass shooting at Jackson bar

By Kaitlin Howell,

12 hours ago

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Capitol police arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to the mass shooting at the Daiquiri Bar in Jackson.

Police said Cleon Walker has been charged with one count of murder and five counts of aggravated assault.

Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey said some people walked into the Daiquiri Bar in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 17 and started shooting. One person was killed and five others were injured.

Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart identified the victim as Niger Devon McGee, 25. The coroner said McGee was shot in the face.

Anyone with additional information about the shooting can contact Capitol police at 601-359-3125.

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Patrick Burnside

5h ago

Now this is who deserves life without to not ever be free again ! Not a 14yr old who hasn’t reached puberty or brain hasn’t fully developed, I’m just saying .🤔

Mr. TRILL El Salvador

6h ago

this shit over a month old wtf

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