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Arrests made in August drive-by
Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008
NATCHEZ — Gwendolyn Watson found her car being riddled with more bullets than she could count while driving down Dumas Drive, Aug. 17.
Three men opened fire on her and 15-year-old grandson before driving away, she said.
“The bullets sounded like something you would be fired on with if you were in a war,” Watson said. “If you see my car, you’ll see I’m lucky that I didn’t receive a bullet.”
Since the shooting, she has been afraid to go out at night, but she now has some relief.
Police arrested Justin McGuire, 19, 601 Old Washington Road, Apt. 5E, on charges of aggravated assault, extreme indifference to human life, in relation to the drive-by shooting. Police also arrested Chris Jones, 28, 601 Old Washington Road, Apt. 17, Charles Jones, 35, 601 Old Washington Road, Apt. 16B, and charged them in the shooting.
“I feel much better,” she said. “I do feel some relief, but there are still a whole lot more (of these people). My life was very much at stake.”
Police reports said the three men had an altercation with someone before the shooting. Watson believes the altercation involved her grandson and they shot at her out of mistaken identity.
“I think they thought it wasn’t me. I think they though it was my grandson,” she said.
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Posted by Southernly18 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 1:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh my Goodness!! These people act as though they can just parade around life doing whatever they please without consequences! And I'm personally upset with the fact that Justin McGuire was involved! He is a good friend of mine; in the same class through Junior High to High School together! He's a really good boy. It's sad to see my fellow classmates turn out this way.
Posted by blackman (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 1:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
when theres beef man get a nacho instead of killin
Posted by WalterLynn (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:25 a.m.
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Posted by thereshia (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They were shooting at a 15 yr old! Did you see their ages? Of course I have no idea what the earlier altercation was, but 3 grown men shooting at one teenager! You can't tell me that they did not know there were 2 people in the car before they opened fire. I just don't understand the total disregard to human life some people have these days to shoot at one person and not caring who else might get hurt.
Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
PURE AND SIMPLE TRASH!!!!!!! I hope they get life...no parole. Future Thugs of America, Get a job and a life...if you can't find a job in Natchez, MOVE!!! Get your head on straight....and get your head out of your butt before all of you end up DEAD!!!
Posted by fightingthebattle (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Red,
I normally don't agree with you, but you are correct on this one. Why are these old dudes hanging with teenagers?
Posted by pbnj (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WalterLynn--That's too funny
Posted by pbnj (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
“The bullets sounded like something you would be fired on with if you were in a war,”
That's Awesome.
Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Blackman sounds suspiciuosly like fenwick of old.....hummmmmmm
Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is really sad when you read of ANYONE being involved in this type of foolishness but a 35 year old?! Someone still wants to be a gangster, dreams and aspirations I guess.
Posted by kpage (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is so sad. This is our future.
We're screwed.
Posted by Fenwick (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Red SMU Fan, there's a big difference in style. Or should I say "stile". Sorry you can't see it.
Posted by pbnj (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why did the grandmother not mention why these men had it out for her grandson?
Posted by jlm448 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Don't get high on your own supply, young buck. Dem boyz git street cred cudey got ta shootin'
Posted by nhs08 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
jlm448...ummm, what did you say? Translate to english please. Here, i will help you get started:
Dem is spelled them (plus incorrect grammar)
boyz is spelled boys
git is spelled get
cred I am guessing is credibility, I know it's tough but hang in there with me
cudey...I have no idea
ta is spelled to
shootin' is spelled shooting
Hey, stop hanging with these thugs and go back to school, both of our futures depend on it.
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on October 8, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
cudey- Because they
I think.. not sure!
Posted by ItsMeAgain (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why in the H#ll are they wanting to hurt someone thats 15, I know these lil punks. I remember back in the day when Chris and Charles,use to get slap across the head. Lock them up for a longggggggggggg time.
Posted by flyingdutchmen (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 9:19 a.m.
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Posted by mcmy (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is Natchez.......heading to being just like Ferriday only bigger.
Posted by lsutiger21 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
okay flyingdutchman. not all crime happens in the black areas and not all black children have 18 year old "mammys" that word existed back during slavery and segregation. i can name several white girls who have dropped out of school because they got pregnant or just got pregnant and were under age 18. Don't point all the fingers at black people because there is evidence right around you. stop with the racist comments, its the 21st century. let it go.
Posted by SIOUXLADY (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
APPLES DON'T FALL TO FAR FROM THE TREE!!!!!
THEY NEED TO SHUT DOWN, AND TEAR DOWN THOSE APARTMENTS.. RIVER OAKS(FIRST NAME) . NOW HOLIDAY APTS. (HELL-A DAY) APARTMENTS
Posted by lsutiger21 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So now we're incorporating Ferriday into it too? We're not even gonna get started with those corrupt policemen out there. The cities take away the recreational activities from the kids and what are the left to do? Nothing but cause trouble. There's no longer swimming pools in both Ferriday and Natchez. I'm from Vidalia and I used to take swimming lessons at Duncan Park. I loved every minute of it and nothing ever filled that void when I was small. I'm not going to say that most of the crime doesn't happen through the black community, but it happens everywhere. Don't just say all blacks cause crime to happen. That's unfair to those of us who were raised to have respect for all people, regardless of backgrounds.
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Do you even know why there are no pools or other public recreation in this area. Because everything gets torn up by vandals and the cities can't afford to keep rebuilding them.
Posted by oldshool (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Alright now Red,Don't make me get on here and cause any problems now,Go 4r the rest of ya'll 2.I'm already mad they shooting out by my couison house
Posted by USMBOY (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Im not gonna cast judgment on the individuals because I don't reserve that right, only HE does. I am gonna say that what they did was stupid as H**L. Your shooting at an old lady and a kid, pisses me off. This type of thing makes us look bad as a whole.
Posted by lookingout (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
im not to sure where dumas street is but i dont want to either seems like every time a shotting happens its on dumas...everyone would be smart to just stay away form that street
Posted by 2feathers (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
..southernly 18..........................says"he's a good boy" .....................lol..................................just think if he was bad what could have happened.....................................
Posted by sophie (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i find it strange that a "really good boy" feels compelled to shoot at someone... I'm with 2feathers, I'd hate to see if he were a REALLY BAD BOY!
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Isn't Dumas Dr. behind the middle school?
Posted by oldshool (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes it's behind the middle school,Called CBA.They don't play no games out there,they'll get you.I was out there the other day and told a lil boy was he aware he was about to loose his pants,lit boy told me told me go screw myself.Everybody is so worried bout that cougar they need to be worried about these Goons on the streets.
Posted by ncogg (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 4:31 p.m.
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Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't care where it is....sounds like thug alley...maybe we should drive by .......packing...
Posted by happyreader (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why aren't they being charged with attempted murder? They tried to shoot another person, for crying out loud.
If these guys are found guilty, I hope they get locked away for a long, long time. Violent crime in our country is getting out of control. Young boys look up to the older, local street thugs who shouldn't even be out on the streets. The young boys get older, and the cycle continues...
Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have posted this before and here goes again-
601 Washington St, those apartments are infested with lowlife drug dealers, bad check bouncers, burglars, thieves, etc
This is a nest of crime and violence
I'm sure there are a few innocents there, they should move out and this place should be dozed down or set fire, or something, whatever it takes to stop this nonsense
Everyone agrees this is really outrageous and HAS TO STOP, we cannot tolerate thugs like this shooting up a woman and grandson, who appareantly were helpless to defend themselves. Cowards -- they don't deserve the mercy of being arrested, tried, convicted and imprisoned but should be gunned down as they would do to others. But then we would be no better than they. Maybe they'll come to my neighborhood. I think my .45 would serve justice on them, along with a 12 gauge slug and buckshot just to be sure.
Posted by Lily_Dream (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So Natchez, MS is the new Compton, CA. WOW!!! I can say that I agree totally with "Happyreader", with suggestion of an attempted murder charge. This is something that the DA, Sheriff's office and many elected government officials should pursue. The message needs to be driven home the forceful way to these low-life, cowardly, immoral thugs. I am not a native Natchezian, but I feel your pain.
Do not sit idly back and let this family go through this alone. Stir up some stuff in Natchez enough to let the thugs know that a crime of this nature IS NOT and WILL NOT be tolerated! Take back your streets! Don't complain about the crime. Get involved in your neighboorhoods clean up the streets of this "TRASH". Take your concerns to Natchez Hill, and then if they don't listen, got to Capitol Hill.
My point is it doesn't make sense to complain about Natchez, it's streets and broken down, drug-infested, crime ridden communities, if you turn your back and look the other way!
Posted by oldshool (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It is what it is then if you ask me,It's not back in 1964,you will get what you lookin for these days.What you think about them Cowboys?
Posted by lookingout (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
they cant be charged with attempted murder cause mississippi does that have that charge....
Posted by eagleX2 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Krogers, there are no apartments or thugs at 601 Washington St.
Posted by Amaysing (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 10:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oldschool, COWBOYS ROCK!!!
Posted by pedro (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Old school....Concerning the wearing of ones pants so low their drawers show...
Several years ago I caught the Paul Harvey show. The subject was about what the kids call "sagging", the wearing of one's pants so low their drawers hang out. Mr. Harvey researched "sagging". It started in prison. If a prisoner was "sagging" it meant he was "available"and had no "boyfriend"..... How weird that this caught on not only with the young black kids but whites as well...I wonder if they really know what sagging means and if they did would they still wear their pants down low making them look like like morons? How stupid!!! Let's spread the true meaning of 'sagging'...This should make them think twice before announcing that they are available..
Posted by realsista (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sounds kinda fishy to me! why would they(the shooters ) be expecting a 15yr old boy to be driving around in a car, does he even have a licence? Why would the Grandmother think that grown men were looking for her grandson any? I know all parties involved and the Grandma and the rest of her daughters know whats really going on! Hmmm?
Posted by QuellyV (anonymous) on October 11, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OKAY,IF THEY DOZE DOWN RIVEROAKS WHERE ARE THEY GONNA GO?? THEY'LL HAVE TO FIND A HOME RIGHT?... IMAGINE THEM VACATING RIVER OAKS AND FINDING HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBOR HOOD!!!!!!
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