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No
charges filed in shooting
By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer
Holly Springs police are investigating
a shooting in the 200 block of Shelby Drive, according to police chief
Robert Pearson.
The victim, who suffered a gunshot wound
to the stomach area, was airlifted to the Memphis Med, reportedly in
critical condition, Pearson said. He said the incident is still under
investigation.
“Anyone with information
pertaining to this shooting is asked to contact the Holly Springs Police
Department,” he said.
Also last week, three people were arrested.
Johnny Mac Scott, 29, of Holly Springs,
was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property and domestic
violence aggravated assault on Tuesday, July 24, Pearson said. The incident
took place in the 300 block of South Chesterman.
Howard E. Jeffries, 34, of Holly Springs,
was arrested and charged with two counts aggravated assault on Wednesday
July 25, Pearson said. The incident took place in the 200 block of Clara
Street.
Willie Bogard, 49, of Holly Springs,
was arrested and charged with simple assault on a police officer, Pearson
said.
“Officers responded
to a disturbance call in the 200 block on Chatham Drive on Sunday, July
29,” Pearson said. “When officers tried to arrest Bogard,
he resisted officers’ commands.”
One vehicle was reported stolen for the
week ending July 30.
A 1986 black Nissan was taken between
the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 22, Pearson said. The
owner stated he left the vehicle parked near the Federal Compress Warehouse
Parking area and the vehicle was gone when he returned about an hour
and a half later.
Officers reported the following activities
for the week: no proof of insurance (17); no driver’s license/expired
driver’s license (7); no tag/expired tag (3); driving while license
suspended (5); DUI (1); disregard for traffic device (1); harassing
(2); switched tag (1); malicious mischief (1); seatbelt violation (2);
and careless driving (1).
Anyone having information regarding these
or any other crimes committed in the Holly Springs/Marshall County area
is asked to call the police department at 662-252-2122 or Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-729-2169.
Callers do not have to leave their name
when providing a tip. Anyone who would like to join Marshall County
Crime Stoppers is asked to contact Elijah Wilson at 662-252-2122.
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