Police Investigate Homicide On West Lee
Law enforcement officials were on the scene of a homicide on West Lee Street just before 10 p.m. Tuesday. The victim was apparently shot with a semi-automatic handgun. Police were searching the area around the home for small caliber shell casings and marked several spots with evidence numbers (middle photo). In the top photo, Police Chief Mike King and Captain Roger Thomas examine the back entrance to the home. In the bottom photo, Chief King discusses the crime scene with Officer Chris Blair, Officer Steve Story, and Deputy Ryan Winters. Sheriff Lance Humphreys and deputies assisted in the investigation.
Deputy Coroner Debbie Jackson reported that the victim, Carey McCollins, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be sent to Jackson Thursday for an autopsy.
Anyone with information is urged to call Police at 473-2933 or Yalobusha County CrimeStoppers at 1-866-933-TIPS or 473-4935 or send an email to: TIPS@YalobushaCounty.net.
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