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Man shot in head during Holmes County fight, suspect arrested

By Kaitlin Howell May 28, 2024 | 3:36 PM

HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A suspect was arrested in Holmes County for allegedly shooting a man in the head.

Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said the shooting happened on Highway 12 at the Shell gas station on Monday, May 27.

According to the sheriff, a fight occurred between two females at the location. He said the victim, 26-year-old Devonta Tyrone Harmon, tried to break up the fight when he was shot in the head by 28-year-old Isiah Jordan.

The sheriff said Harmon died at a hospital in Canton.

Isiah Jordan (Courtesy: Holmes Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Jordan was arrested and charged with murder.