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14-year-old dies, 15-year-old faces upgraded charges in Vicksburg shooting

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9 months ago

September 10, 2025

Don Hill

15-year-old Ramonta May

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A 14-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a Sunday shooting at the Park at Milestone Apartments, and police have charged a 15-year-old suspect in the case, the Vicksburg Police have announced.

Vicksburg Police Capt. Curtis Judge identified the victim as 14-year-old JaZachary Williams. The suspect, 15-year-old Ramonta May was arrested following the altercation.

May was initially charged with aggravated assault and held on a $350,000 bond. Capt. Judge said charges will be upgraded following Williams’ death. May is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, when bond is also expected to be reconsidered.

The case remains under investigation.

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Don Hill

Don Hill is the Vicksburg Daily News Editor. He first joined the Vicksburg Daily News team in January 2021 as a contributor and graphic designer: writing stories, building ads, adding voice-overs has. After a brief sabbatical, he returned in May 2024 and became the full time editor in September. Don is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School (1997) and former US Army. When he is not editing or writing stories, he plays music with his band, Downhill, and has recently developed an addiction to Happy Color.

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