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TUPELO, MS-On Wednesday, February 2 the Lee County Mississippi Sheriff’s Department issued a statement on the arrest of three individuals who are suspects in a homicide that took place on December 22 in Plantersville, MS:
TUPELO, MS-On Wednesday, February 2 the Lee County Mississippi Sheriff’s Department issued a statement on the arrest of three individuals who are suspects in a homicide that took place on December 22 in Plantersville, MS:“On 12/22/2021, at around 2 P.M. the Lee County Sheriff Department responded to a residence on County Road 746. Upon arrival deputies found Justin Mayfield deceased in the home from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The crime scene was processed by Criminal and Narcotic Investigators from the Lee County Sheriff Department and North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.
Several pieces of evidence, which included, weapons, large amounts of Marijuana, and large amounts of cash were seized from the residence
During the investigation it was determined that armed suspects broke into the home with the intent of robbing Mayfield. Upon entry, Mayfield fought back against the intruders but was shot by them and ultimately died from his injuries. The suspects then allegedly stole cash and narcotics and left the scene.
After a lengthy investigation three suspects were identified and arrest warrants were issued for Capital Murder. All three were taken into custody without incident. Special thanks to the Itawamba County Sheriff’s Department and the US Marshals for their assistance in this case.
Suspects:
Gavin Jeffers
28 yoa
West Point, Ms. (Chicago, IL.)
Convicted in Illinois- Aggravated Kidnapping, Home Invasion. Also previous charges in Illinios for Carjacking, Aggravated Robbery and Burglary
Christopher Clayton
21 yoa
Fulton, Ms
Currently on bond for Receiving stolen property, Marijuana possession in Alabama
Shanery Hampton
29 yoa
Macon, Ms.
No prior Criminal History
All were denied bond by Judge Marilyn Reed.”
