MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A 20-year-old Meridian man has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents that occurred in 2024, including a shooting that claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman.
Labrian Willis was taken into custody by Meridian police on Thursday, Jan. 16, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Feb. 29, 2024, in the 2900 block of 25th Street. The incident resulted in the death of La’Treasure Brashay Willis. Authorities have charged Willis with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and shooting into a vehicle.
In addition to the February shooting, Willis faces charges for a separate shooting incident on Nov. 12, 2024. He is charged with shooting into a dwelling after gunfire struck a home in the 2400 block of Old Marion Road. Willis is also facing aggravated assault charges for an incident that same day in the 3700 block of 44th Avenue.
No bond has been set for Willis on the charges.
Meridian police were assisted in his arrest by the U.S. Marshals, the East Mississippi Drug Task Force, and the MPD Gang Unit, according to Acting Captain Dareall Thompson of the Meridian Police Department.
Willis remains in custody as investigations into the multiple incidents continue.
Image: Labrian Willis (20), Meridian Police Department
