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Illegal dice game in Pearl leads to man being shot in head: police

By Kaitlin Howell Apr 13, 2025 | 8:33 PM

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Pearl police said an illegal game of dice led to a man being shot in the head.

The incident occurred at George Kersh Apartments around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers found the 23-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital. As of Sunday, April 13, the victim was in stable condition.

Ashton Parker (Courtesy: Rankin County Detention Center)

McLendon said the suspect, Ashton Parker, 19, of Brandon, was arrested on Monday, April 14. Parker faces charges of attempted murder and is being held at the Rankin County Detention Center with no bond until his initial appearance in court.