Third suspect arrested in connection with shooting of DJ in Jackson

BYRAM, Mississippi (WJTV) – An 18-year-old wanted in the shooting death of a local DJ has been arrested in Byram.

Byram police said Martravious Douglas was arrested at the Spring Lake Apartments on Wednesday, July 10. Another resident of the apartment was detained for questioning.

Douglas was wanted in Jackson on felony charges in connection with the death of 23-year-old Anthony Davis.

According to investigators, Davis was shot after suspects in two vehicles exchanged fire on each other near North State Street and Cedars of Lebanon Drive. One of the vehicles involved, a black Chrysler 300, was recovered from Autumn Place Apartments on Tuesday, January 30.

Jackson police previously arrested 20-year-old Malik Ray and Cortez George in connection with the case. They are still searching for 18-year-old Aidan Mayes, who is also wanted on a felony charge.

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).