Vicksburg, Mississippi – In a tragic incident early Wednesday morning, a Vicksburg man lost his life due to a shooting. The Vicksburg Police Department confirmed the death and subsequently arrested a local woman on murder charges. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Hakeem Samall Burnett, was found with a gunshot wound on Grove Street and Hayes Street around 1:50 a.m. He was rushed to Merit Health River Region but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities took 41-year-old Rheuvonia Ramekia Buck into custody and charged her with murder following the incident. Reports suggest that the motive behind the shooting is linked to a domestic dispute. Buck is awaiting her initial court appearance as the investigation continues to unfold.
The tight-knit community of Vicksburg is shaken by this tragic event, as residents come to terms with the loss of one of their own. The Vicksburg Police Department has been working diligently to gather more information and piece together the events leading up to the shooting. Family and friends of the victim are left grieving and seeking justice for the untimely death of Burnett.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in bringing closure to the case. The Vicksburg Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community, striving to prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future. The impact of this tragedy reverberates throughout the city, prompting discussions on ways to address and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.