Suspect in Saturday shooting still at large

Published 12:00 am Monday, September 15, 2008

NATCHEZ — Police are still looking for a man suspected in an early Saturday morning shooting.

According to Police Chief Mike Mullins, Tyrone McGriff, approximately 19, and LeVander Williams, 28, got into an argument about a vehicle at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

While arguing, McGriff allegedly shot Williams, once in the chest and once in the arm.

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The incident occurred in the 200 block of Dumas Drive.

Williams was taken to Natchez Regional Medical Center before he was transported to University Medical Center, in Jackson, where his condition stabilized.

When McGriff is located, he will be charged with aggravated assault and possibly other charges.

Anyone with any information about McGriff’s whereabouts can contact Crime Stoppers at 601-442-5000, or the Natchez Police at 601-445-5565.

Vershal Hogan