Rankin County arrests fifth suspect in shooting death of former college football player
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that deputies have arrested a fifth suspect in the shooting death of a former college football player in Rankin County, Mississippi.
The sheriff’s office, which provides law enforcement services to residents of Rankin County and to unincorporated areas of the county, did not provide additional details about the suspect’s identity, the circumstances of the arrest or any charges in the social media post.
The designation as the fifth suspect indicates that investigators have identified multiple people in connection with the case, reflecting an investigation that has involved more than a single arrest. Shooting deaths of former college athletes often draw public attention locally and at institutions that employ or educate the victims.
Officials did not release further information in the post about next steps in the investigation or any scheduled court appearances. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
