MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Meridian police have made two arrests in connection with a shooting that occurred on February 2 in the 5600 block of Eighth Street Extension. The incident left a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head.
Montavion Mangum, 23, has been charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy. He is being held on a $1 million bond for attempted murder, a $200,000 bond for armed robbery, and a $25,000 bond for conspiracy.
Haylin Anderson, 21, has also been charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy. According to Acting Captain Dareall Thompson, no bond has been set for Anderson at this time.
The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office and Choctaw Police Department assisted the Meridian Police Department in apprehending Anderson.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
