On Sunday, September 28, officers in Prentiss County were called about a shooting on County Road 5401.
Deputy Brumley and Arnola responded and found a man who had died from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the chest.
Two men and one woman were detained for questioning.
As a result of the investigation 21-year-old Hunter Van James, of Baldwyn, was charged with Second Degree Murder and Shooting into a Dwelling. Justice Court Judge Ray Hall set James’s bond at $500,000.
Investigators Aaron Stolz and Torie Jumper are investigating the case. Deputy Ethan Hester and N’Shaun Cameron also assisted along with Assistant District Attorney Joel Baldwin and Deputy Coroner David Horn.
The case will be presented to a Prentiss County Grand Jury by Investigator Aaron Stolz.
