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Three arrested in Jackson County after man dies while trying to break up fight

By Sethanie Smith Mar 25, 2025 | 3:01 PM

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Moss Point police arrested three men after investigators said a man died while trying to break up a fight.

The incident occurred on Lilly Circle in Moss Point on Saturday, March 22. Police said a group of females began fighting at the location.

According to investigators, a large crowd gathered, and the victim, 23-year-old Demond Tayveion Ross, was beaten by several people as he tried to break up the fight. Police said Ross was also struck by a vehicle when another assault victim was trying to flee the scene.

Police arrested Roy Reeves, Jr., 26; Rubbey Reeves, 45; and Joseph Carson, 35. The three suspects were charged with aggravated assault, but the charges could be upgraded pending autopsy results for Ross.

  • Roy Reeves, Jr. (Courtesy: Jackson Co. Jail)
  • Rubbey Reeves (Courtesy: Jackson Co. Jail)
  • Joseph Carson (Courtesy: Jackson Co. Jail)

Police said more arrests are expected in the case. Anyone with information can contact the Moss Point Police Department at 228-475-1711 or Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898.