Tragedy Strikes Centreville: Jerome G. Young, 40, Killed in Brazen Shooting Outside Chevron Store; Police Investigate Possible Connection to Second Shooting Incident Involving White BMW and Red Cadillac Escalade
Tragedy Strikes Centreville: Jerome G. Young, 40, Killed in Brazen Shooting Outside Chevron Store; Police Investigate Possible Connection to Second Shooting Incident Involving White BMW and Red Cadillac Escalade
A senseless act of violence claimed the life of Jerome G. Young, a 40-year-old man from Biloxi, Mississippi, on Thursday, May 2, outside a convenience store in Centreville. The Centreville Police Department received multiple calls around 8 p.m. reporting shots fired at the Chevron store located at 1290 Miss. Highway 24 East.
Responding officers found Young seated in a white BMW car, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses described a four-door Audi approaching the BMW from behind and unleashing a hail of bullets, also damaging the storefront glass. Fortunately, no one else was injured in the shooting.
Chief LaShonda Grayson confirmed Young’s identity and residence at 6249 Roxanne Way in Biloxi. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to contact the CPD or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
In a disturbing turn of events, a second shooting incident occurred on Saturday, May 6, in the vicinity of Cosby and Highland Streets, within Centreville’s city limits. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots and identified a white BMW and a red Cadillac Escalade as vehicles of interest.
The Cadillac Escalade collided with a passenger car on Miss. Highway 24, and witnesses described males, some wearing ski masks, fleeing the scene with large firearms. The Escalade has been confirmed as the same vehicle involved in the second shooting.
Young’s BMW has been transported to Brookhaven for further examination, seeking potential evidence or leads. The police are working tirelessly to determine if the two shooting incidents are connected and to bring those responsible to justice.
The community is left reeling from this senseless act of violence, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The anonymous tip line is 601-645-5917 or Crime Stoppers.
Jerome G. Young’s family and friends are mourning the loss of a loved one, and the community is rallying around them in support. The police are committed to solving this case and ensuring justice is served.
As the investigation continues, the police are exploring all possible connections between the two shooting incidents. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
In the face of tragedy, the community of Centreville comes together to support the family of Jerome G. Young and to seek justice for this senseless act of violence.
