WCSO Investigates Shooting Death
October 06, 2008
A September 30th 2008, shooting incident on Mineral Springs Road that claimed the life of 18 year old Sedrick Henderson and injured 41 year old Kim Gray remains under investigation and will be presented to the January 2009 Wayne County Grand Jury. Deputies Patrick Johnson, Tim Hollinghead, and Michael Patton along with Investigators Mike Mozingo and Kevin Stevens responded to the scene.
Witness statements indicated that approximately fifteen individuals gathered in the road at the residence to watch a fight between two individuals that stemmed from a prior altercation. Once the fight was over shots were fired. “We have conflicting statements as to who actually fired the first shot” said Sheriff Farrior. Evidence collected at the scene and witness statements indicate that shots were fired from the road as well as from the property. Deputy Johnshon, Investigators Mozingo & Stevens, and Chief Deputy Gerald Barnett continued to interview witnesses through late Friday. Several firearms were recovered during the investigation. The firearms will be submitted to the East Mississippi Crime Laboratory for testing.
The investigation has resulted in Quinton Whitfield, Marco McDougle, being arrested and charged with possession of firearm by a convicted felon. Other arrests are pending locating the individual(s). The District Attorney’s Office has been involved with the investigation. The final determination as to murder/manslaughter charges will be made by the Grand Jury.
On October 7th 2008, Victor Hopkins was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. This arrest was part of the continuing investigation.