JACKSON – A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday night at Leavell Woods Park, according to the Jackson Police Department.
Robbery-Homicide Unit detectives identified Ladarius Evans as the suspect in the case Sunday morning, April 26, police said.
Authorities said Evans is charged with the murder of Justin Body, who was shot and killed at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the park.
On Monday, April 27, Evans appeared before a municipal court judge, who set his bond at a combined $600,000, according to police. The bond included $500,000 on the murder charge and $100,000 on a charge of tampering with evidence.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
