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Greenwood police investigate a drive-by shooting at the intersection of U.S. 82 and Sycamore Avenue Friday morning. One man, 33-year-old Jonathan Shaffer, was killed and another man was wounded and transported to Jackson for treatment. (By Andy Lo, Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc)

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2 dead after US 82 drive-by shooting
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Fri,10/11/24-11:15AM , 29731 Reads
Two men are dead after a drive-by shooting Friday morning at the intersection of U.S. 82 and Sycamore Avenue.
Police Chief Terrence Craft identified Jonathan Shaffer, 33, and Octavious Turner, 27, both of Greenwood, as the victims.
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Crime report for 10/9-10/10
Fri,10/11/24-2:00AM , 2559 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Ta’Shon Dew, 17, 252 Fairview Drive, Indianola, armed robbery, jailed.
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Three killed in 2 separate shootings
Thu,10/10/24-11:38AM , 19534 Reads
Three people, including an 11-month-old infant, were shot and killed in two separate incidents early Thursday morning.
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Crime report for 10/8-10/9
Thu,10/10/24-2:00AM , 1459 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Ashley Hughes, 37, 9601 County Road 514, Itta Bena, contempt of court (two counts, warrants), released on own recognizance.
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