18-year-old charged with capital murder in Starkville

NEWS RELEASE – UPDATE
Homicide Investigation – Blake Court Townhouses
April 5, 2023

Starkville Police have charged Tyshawn De’vontea Marquez Henley (18, Columbus) with capital murder for a Tuesday night, April 4, 2023, shooting. The murder took place while a robbery was being committed. Henley was arrested this afternoon in Columbus by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force.

On April 4, 2023, at 7:34 p.m., officers responded to Blake Court townhouses, 1220 Louisville Street, to the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, the police discovered an unresponsive victim who was later identified as Kirby Sherman (31, Starkville) and was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Drugs, cash, and guns remain a consistent contributor in the senseless loss of life throughout this area,” said Chief Mark Ballard. “I am sorry for this family’s loss. The speed of this arrest would not have been possible without the diligent efforts of the first responding officers at Starkville PD and the tremendous assistance of community members who provided their support.”

This incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131 or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.