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89-year-old man charged with murder in Mississippi

By Megan Fayard Nov 13, 2024 | 10:48 AM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 89-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in Oxford, Mississippi, according to authorities.

On Tuesday, around 6:48 a.m., the Oxford Police Department responded to a possible shooting in the 200 block of Herman Drive.

When they arrived, officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. They were pronounced dead on the scene, police say.

Reports say Herman Slack, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

The investigation is ongoing.