Charges arrived for a few suspects involved in what investigators believe are connected shootings within Yazoo City. As the community continued to recover from the recent devastating winter storm, the following days were filled with three separate shootings, occurring within 24 hours of each other.
The first incident occurred on Jan. 28 at the Citgo Gas Station on Eleventh Street around 3 p.m. Officers first responded to the scene after receiving reports of a fight at the local gas station. The reports of a fight soon developed into reports of shots fired.
According to the police report, when officers arrived on the scene, they observed a vehicle leaving the scene. Officers were then flagged down by bystanders who said the fleeing vehicle was the victim being taken to the local hospital with injuries.
Another vehicle at the gas station was also struck by gunfire, but there were no other injuries reported.
Through the investigation, a suspect was named and soon taken into custody.
Tagii Nellums, 25, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
About five hours after the Citgo shooting, another shooting incident occurred in Lee Alley. Officers received reports of shots fired and a vehicle fleeing the scene of a residence.
The report stated that four male subjects exited a vehicle and fired multiple rounds on the side of a residence. Officers were shortly notified of a victim with a gunshot wound at the local hospital in connection with the incident.
The report stated that the victim was sitting at a table inside the home when he heard several gun shots. Hiding on the ground, he remained low until he did not hear any more gun shots. The victim did not realize he was shot until he stood up to exit the home.
Investigators soon located four individuals they believed were involved. Two of the individuals were later released. One suspect was charged as a juvenile.
Jyrine Taylor was charged with possession of a stolen firearm.
During the investigation, officers recovered two weapons, one of which was reported stolen.
Investigators confirmed two victims were shot in separate incidents, but that each is connected from the original Citgo shooting incident.
