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Jackson police arrest man for murder after confrontation over $5

By Biancca Ball Apr 6, 2022 | 5:31 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection to a homicide that happened on Friday, April 1.

Police said Jaquanus Harvey McGee was arrested just before 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in connection to the shooting death of Wendell Knowles, 40.

According to Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn, Knowles was shot and killed on Englewood Street during a robbery. Police said McGee had confronted Knowles about $5.00.

McGee was booked into the City Holding Facility and will be held until his initial court appearance on Thursday, April 7.