JACKSON — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the July 15 drive-by shooting that killed a 19-year-old Jackson woman inside her home.
According to the Jackson Police Department, 19-year-old Tyron Thomas was arrested July 28 by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with the killing of Adrianna Cooper.
Thomas made his initial court appearance Wednesday, where a judge ordered that he be held without bond.
Police said Cooper was killed around 1:55 a.m. July 15 after officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of South Prentiss Street for a reported drive-by shooting.
Investigators said Cooper was inside the home with her family, including several children, when she was struck by at least one bullet. She died from her injuries.
The investigation remains active, and police said additional arrests are anticipated as investigators continue gathering evidence and identifying others who may have been involved.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
