MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Meridian Police Department has announced that they have a suspect in custody related to the shooting incident that left one male dead Thursday, April 24th, 2025.
Robert James Nealy, born on March 19, 1964, has been charged with murder and aggravated assault. No bond has been set for either charge at this time.
Acting Captain Dareall Thompson confirmed that the police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which occurred at approximately 2 p.m. at the intersection of 30th Avenue and 9th Street. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The female victim was assaulted earlier this morning. Both incidents are believed to be related.
Initially, reports indicated that a female victim had sustained gunshot wounds during the incident; however, further investigation has revealed that she was not shot but rather assaulted.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Meridian Police Department as they work to gather more details about the case.
