Two suspects are in custody following the fatal shooting of a teenager Wednesday at a residence on Finley Drive west of Starkville.
Tatiyana Brooks, 24, of Starkville, and a juvenile are both charged with first-degree murder, Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Brett Watson told The Dispatch. While the sheriff’s office intends to push to have the juvenile charged as an adult, Watson said he would not release the underage suspect’s identity before consulting Oktibbeha County Youth Court.
Deputies responded at about 10 a.m. to a call of a gunshot victim at the residence, Watson said. When they arrived they found the male victim still alive. He was taken to OCH Regional Medical Center, where he later died.
Coroner Michael Hunt identified the victim as Tristianiz Calmes, 17, of Starkville.
Watson said the sheriff’s office is still investigating, and more arrests are possible.
Anyone with information on the case can contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (800) 530-7151 and leave an anonymous tip. Tipseters could be eligible for a cash reward.
Zack Plair is the managing editor for The Dispatch.
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