MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Meridian Police Department has arrested a suspect believed to be involved in a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a local man.
MPD officials have identified 20-year-old Sanchez Ruffin as a suspect in the August 22, 2024, shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of 37th Avenue. The incident left John E. Davis, 73, dead, and his wife, 66-year-old Emma J. Davis, critically injured.
John Davis was airlifted to a Jackson hospital where he later died from his injuries. Emma Davis was initially listed in critical condition at a local hospital but was later released after receiving treatment.
Acting Captain Dareall Thompson stated that Ruffin is facing charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Acting Captain Thompson at 769-298-5111 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.
Image: Sanchez Ruffin, 20, Courtesy of Meridian Police Department
