Teen charged in double murder case
Published 12:03 am Thursday, August 17, 2023
- (Submitted Photo) Law enforcement and first responders at the scene of a double murder on Myrtle Drive Thursday evening.
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NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a teen and charged him with murder relative to a double murder last week on Myrtle Drive, Sheriff Travis Patten said.
Jamarion Perkins, 17, has been arrested and charged with murder.
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Jamarion Perkins
Brandon Brooks, 26, and Taron Woods, 24, were both shot multiple times in the yard areas outside residences on Myrtle Drive. The attack took place at approximately 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10.
ACSO later released images from security videos taken in the area of three people who appeared to be carrying assault weapons and were dressed in dark-colored clothing, cloves and full face coverings.
Perkins is the first to be charged in the case. This story will be updated when more information is available.