Jackson police arrest two additional suspects in shooting death of 19-year-old on Holden Street
Jackson police arrested two additional suspects in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Zephaniah Thompson, according to a Friday, May 23, press release.
The shooting occurred between 4 and 4:30 p.m. on May 7 in the 300 block of Holden Street, where police learned that Thompson had been fatally shot at the scene.
A press release issued by JPD Public Information Officer Tommie Brown identified two arrested suspects as Michael Kelly Jr., 20, and Ty'Misha Trotter, 21.
Brown wrote Kelly was arrested around 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, by Capitol Police. Brown stated Kelly was taken into the Jackson Police Department custody and charged with murder. A judge denied Kelly bond, Brown said.
Brown also stated Trotter was arrested on Thursday and charged with accessory before the fact of murder. A judge gave Trotter a $30,000 bond, Brown said.
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According to Brown, a vehicle used in the crime — a Nissan Versa — was recovered.
Jackson police previously arrested LeCorion Davis, 17, who is being charged as an adult, in connection with this case. The Clarion Ledger does not name minors suspected of a crime unless they are charged as an adult.
Davis faces a murder charge. According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, a judge set bond at $1 million for Davis.
Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson police arrest two accused of killing 19-year-old on Holden Street
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