RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that it arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the shooting death of a former college football player.
The sheriff’s office posted photos announcing the arrest but did not provide additional details in the social media message. The office is the primary law enforcement agency for Rankin County, which includes suburban and rural communities in central Mississippi.
The arrest represents a further development in an investigation that has attracted public attention because of the victim’s background as a former college athlete. Law enforcement agencies often release updates as cases progress to keep the public informed while investigators gather evidence and prepare potential charges.
Authorities did not include a timeline, names or information about potential charges in the Facebook post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
