UNION, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Two Philadelphia men were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred late Sunday night, December 29, 2024, in Union, Mississippi.
Andrew Devlin Sincere Carter, 21, and Quorzaus Ja’Tece Black, 18, both of Philadelphia, face charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident where gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles on Martin Luther King Drive in Union.
Carter was apprehended on Thursday by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) after a search warrant was executed at his residence on Valley View Drive in Philadelphia. The operation, carried out with the assistance of the Union Police Department and the City of Philadelphia Police Department, led to the recovery of several firearms and ammunition.
Black later surrendered to authorities at the Union Police Department. Both men were transported to the Newton County Jail.
Authorities said gunfire was exchanged between vehicles during the incident, one of which was struck by bullets. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
While Carter and Black have been charged in connection with the shooting, police confirmed that they are not the only individuals involved in the incident, and additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
The Union Police Department expressed gratitude to the MBI, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the public for their assistance in the case. Investigator Grimes commended community members for their tips, which he said played a critical role in advancing the investigation.
Both Carter and Black remain in custody as the investigation moves forward.
