MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Branderious McShan, a resident of Meridian, was arrested on Friday, November 1, 2024, in connection with an aggravated assault incident involving a deadly weapon on educational property at Meridian High School. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
McShan was taken into custody by the Meridian Public School District (MPSD) Campus Police. He is currently being held on a bond of $2,000,000.
Originally, investigators thought the incident was an act of vandalism. After further investigation, it was determined that a suspect had tried to gain entry into a targeted vehicle on campus. In the midst of the break-in, the suspect discovered that the vehicle was occupied.
The suspect fled the scene on foot and a shot was fired.
Officers confirmed the gunfire after finding a shell casing later that day.
MPSD Chief of Campus Police Cornelius Parks expressed gratitude for the swift resolution of the case, thanking Homeland Security and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance. “I would like to thank Homeland Security and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in making sure there was a quick resolution to the situation,” Parks said.
Dr. Amy Carter, Superintendent of MPSD, praised the efforts of the Campus Police, emphasizing the district’s commitment to safety. “I want to thank the MPSD Campus Police for the swift apprehension of the suspect. Their tireless work shows our commitment to make sure our students and staff are in safe learning environments, which remains our top priority,” Carter stated.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Earlier Post: 10-29-24
MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Earlier this morning, Meridian High School was placed on lockdown following reports of shots fired in the vicinity. MPSD Campus Police quickly responded to the scene and confirmed that no injuries occurred on campus.
During the investigation, authorities discovered that a vehicle parked on campus had been targeted, suspected to be an act of vandalism. MPSD Campus Police, in conjunction with the Meridian Police Department, are actively investigating the incident.
One individual has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation. However, police are still searching for an additional suspect who fled the area on foot.
“We want to reassure parents and the community that students and staff are safe on campus,” said MPSD Campus Police Chief Cornelius Parks.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
