A fourth individual was arrested last Wednesday in connection with the murder of 44-year-old Tomaka Jones of Hattiesburg.
The suspect, a 17-year-old male juvenile from Hattiesburg, was charged with capital murder and aggravated assault.
He joins three other suspects, who were arrested the day before including 21-year-old Tykevious Durr and 31-year-old Andre Snell, who were also charged with capital murder and aggravated assault. Durr’s mother (and Snell’s girlfriend), 41-year-old Konswaylo Durr, was charged with hindering prosecution.
Jones’ body was found on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at a residence in the 200-block of Oak Street.
The investigation is still ongoing, and other arrests may be pending.
Police investigate shooting
Just two days after Tomaka Jones was murdered, Hattiesburg Police responded to a report of a shooting just around the corner from the murder scene – this time in the 1100 block of East Hardy Street.
When officers arrived just after 8:30 p.m., they discovered a male victim suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
He was transported from the scene to a local hospital. The victim stated the incident occurred earlier at another location, on McInnis Avenue, and he walked to the 1100 block of East Hardy Street.
If you have any information pertaining to either investigation, contact Hattiesburg Police at 601-582-STOP.
