The Moss Point Police Department is investigating the death of 23-year-old Demond Tayveion Ross, who died Saturday afternoon, March 22 after trying to break up a fight on Lilly Circle.
According to police, the incident began as a fight between a group of women. A crowd formed, and Ross was reportedly attempting to intervene when he was attacked by several individuals. During the chaos, he was also struck by a vehicle as one of the assault suspects attempted to flee the scene.
Three men have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection to Ross’s death. Investigators say the charges may be upgraded, pending the results of the autopsy. The individuals charged are:
- Roy Deangelo Reeves Jr., 26, of Moss Point
- Rubby O’Neal Reeves, 45, of Moss Point
- Joseph Dietril Carson, 35, of Moss Point
Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said this is a complex investigation involving multiple suspects, and additional arrests are expected.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Moss Point Police Department at 228-475-1711 or Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898.
