On the evening of July 3, 2021, a shooting occurred in Yazoo City, Mississippi, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody.
According to reports, the shooting took place at a local nightclub called the Club 66. The victims were all attending a party at the establishment when the shooting occurred. The identity of the deceased victim has not been released, but it has been confirmed that they were a 27-year-old male.
The six injured victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Their conditions are currently unknown, but it has been reported that at least one of them is in critical condition.
The suspect in the shooting has been identified as 27-year-old Yazoo City resident, Devontae Montrell Barnes. He was arrested shortly after the shooting and is currently being held at the Yazoo County Jail. Barnes has been charged with murder and six counts of aggravated assault.
The motive for the shooting is currently unknown, but authorities are investigating the incident. It is unclear if Barnes knew any of the victims or if he had any prior criminal history.
This tragic event has left the community of Yazoo City in shock and mourning. Mayor Diane Delaware released a statement expressing her condolences to the families of the victims and urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
The Club 66 has been a source of controversy in Yazoo City in recent years, with several incidents of violence occurring on its premises. In 2019, the nightclub was shut down by city officials for violating safety codes. It was allowed to reopen after making necessary improvements, but this latest incident has raised concerns about its safety once again.
This shooting serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in America. It is important for communities to come together to address this problem and work towards finding solutions that will prevent tragedies like this from happening in the future.
