New suspect identified in the murder of 15-year-old Jermiah Howard

A new suspect has been identified in the murder of 15-year-old Jermiah Howard, who died from a gunshot wound in September of last year.

Dontrell Rowan, 20, of Jackson, Mississippi, has been arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit Howard’s murder and one count of conspiracy to commit the attempted murder of another individual involved.

On September 19, 2022, several individuals were brought in for questioning in Howard’s murder and subsequently charged. Maliek Gardner, 21; Justin Thomas, 19; TeLen Guinn, 18; and Ajavion Anderson, 21; were all charged with one count each of murder and attempted murder. The case is still under investigation, and more arrests are expected.

Claiborne County Sheriff Goods said he is “devoted to bringing criminals that commit violent crimes and all manner of crimes against the citizens of Claiborne County to justice.”