George James Edward Buckley, 38, was killed in Lucedale, Mississippi, on Friday, May 2, 2025. A pipefitter and father of four, Buckley was known locally for hunting, fishing and coaching baseball in George County; friends and family described him as a loving father, brother and son who enjoyed making people laugh.

Deputies from the George County Sheriff’s Office found Buckley on C.F. Ward Road with a fatal gunshot wound. The investigation quickly produced a suspect. Twenty-year-old Dante Anderson of Lucedale was arrested and charged with manslaughter; he is being held at the George County Regional Correctional Facility pending his court appearance. The circumstances that led to the shooting have not been publicly detailed.

Anyone who knew Buckley or who has information about what happened on C.F. Ward Road that night is asked to come forward.