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Three arrested, one wanted for Adams County “ambush-style” murder

By Sethanie Smith Aug 17, 2023 | 11:09 AM

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Three suspects have been arrested and one is wanted in connection to an “ambush-style” murder in Adams County.

Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies arrested 24-year-old Jadarrius McKnight, 17-year-old Jamarion Perkins and 18-year-old Zackeri Reason in connection to the case.

McKnight and Perkins were both charged with two counts of murder. Reason was charged with accessory before the fact of murder. They are being held in the Adams County Jail.

According to Patten, deputies are working to locate 18-year-old Emanuel Hill. He has two outstanding warrants for murder in connection to the double homicide.

Two people were shot and killed on Myrtle Drive on Thursday, August 10. Patten said the victims were identified as Brandon Brooks, 26, and Taron Woods, 24.

  • Jadarrius McKnight (Courtesy: Adams Co. Sheriff’s Office)
  • Jamarion Perkins (Courtesy: Adams Co. Sheriff’s Office)
  • Zackeri Reason (Courtesy: Adams Co. Sheriff’s Office)
  • Emanuel Hill (Courtesy: Adams Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Patten said Brooks and Woods had multiple gunshot wounds to the body. They both died at the scene.

There is still a $10,000 reward offered for tips that lead to evidence and/or the prosecution of this case. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-442-5001.