LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that both victims from the shooting on Christmas Eve have died from their injuries, bringing the total number of murder charges against Joseph Spinks to three.
The victims have been identified as Johnnie L. Mosley, 64, from the Lauderdale community, and Shunda Faye Brown, 48, of the Porterville community. Both individuals were transported to a hospital in Jackson following the shooting on December 24, but tragically succumbed to their injuries.
Joseph Spinks, 50, of Toomsuba, was initially charged with two counts of attempted murder following the incident, which also resulted in the death of 15-year-old Treyvon Young. With the deaths of Mosley and Brown, those charges have now been upgraded to three counts of murder.
Spinks was out on bond for a felony DUI charge at the time of the shooting. As a result, his original bond has been revoked, and he remains in custody at the Lauderdale County Detention Facility.
Investigation and Further Developments
The sheriff’s department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which is believed to have been targeted. Investigators have confirmed that Spinks was acquainted with at least one of the victims. Authorities are also seeking a second person of interest in the case and have urged this individual to come forward.
The investigation will be presented to the next available grand jury, and additional charges may be filed as more details emerge.
The shooting took place at a residence on Northeast Cole Road, where deputies found three victims. Treyvon Young, who was killed at the scene, was a student at Northeast High School. Mosley and Brown were critically injured and later died at a hospital in Jackson.
Spinks was apprehended later that evening after deputies located his vehicle on Welch Road. He was arrested at a nearby residence, and a search of his vehicle and residence led to additional evidence in the case.
Community Impact
The community continues to mourn the loss of 15-year-old Treyvon Young, a well-liked student with a passion for football. His death, which occurred just a day before his 16th birthday, has left many in the area grieving.
Next Steps in the Investigation
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting or the individuals involved to come forward.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families.
Image: Joseph Spinks, 50, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department
