Crime

Two Suspects in the Rash of Shootings and a Murder Face Initial Hearing

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2 years ago

June 28, 2024

Don Hill

Last updated: July 1, 2024

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Two suspects connected to the string of shootings earlier this month appeared before a judge for their initial hearing today.

Wilmar DeAndre Johnson, 23, and Willie Johnson, 24, both who claim an address on Greenbriar in Warren County, Mississippi, stood before Judge Southerland. The judge read them their rights and formally charged them.

pace and southerland — Sheriff Martin Pace and Judge Marcie Southerland at the hearing. Photo by David Day

Authorities charged Wilmar Johnson with First Degree Murder and two counts of Drive-by Shooting. Willie Johnson faces charges of First Degree Murder and two counts of Drive-by Shooting.

Law enforcement arrested Willie Johnson in Tyler, Texas, based on warrants issued by local authorities.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested two additional suspects, Jermain Johnson and Calvert Cosby, on June 14.

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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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Two Suspects in the Rash of Shootings and a Murder Face Initial Hearing

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