MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Meridian Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal Labor Day shooting on 39th Place.
Chamarion Naylor, 20, has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting in the 1900 block of 39th Place.
Police said Naylor was taken into custody late Thursday night without incident. The arrest was made through a coordinated effort involving MPD investigators, the department’s SWAT Team and Gang Unit, along with information provided by members of the community.
Naylor appeared Friday in Meridian Municipal Court, where his bond was set at $1 million.
“Our investigators acted quickly, followed every lead and worked around the clock to move this case forward,” Assistant Police Chief Dareall Thompson said. “I’m proud of every part of this department that came together, from our investigators to the officers and specialized units that helped make this arrest safely.”
Thompson said officers continued working toward an arrest and accountability in the case.
“This arrest reflects the kind of coordinated police work we expect,” Thompson said.
The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, in the 1900 block of 39th Place. Police initially reported that the victim was taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to Jackson because of the severity of the injuries.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Meridian Police Department.
