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Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Adams County

By Sethanie Smith Apr 14, 2025 | 10:38 AM

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Adams County deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed.

Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the incident occurred at a home on Hillcrest Drive in the Cloverdale area on Sunday, April 13.

When deputies arrived, they found William “Billy” Ray, 63, of Adams County, deceased at the scene.

Adam Cade Wheeler (Courtesy: Adams Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Patten said Adam Cade Wheeler is a person of interest in the case and is wanted for questioning. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 601-442-2752 or the Crime Stoppers Tipline at 601-442-5000.