Judson Riley Morris, 51, was found fatally shot in the chest at a Baldwyn, Mississippi residence on the afternoon of Sunday, September 28, 2025. Deputies from the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call and discovered Morris unresponsive at about 2:12 p.m.

At the scene two men and one woman were detained for questioning. Investigators identified a suspect and arrested 21-year-old Baldwyn resident Hunter Van James. He was charged with second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling; a Justice Court Judge set bond at $500,000. The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department led the investigation with assistance from the Assistant District Attorney and the Deputy Coroner, and the matter is being prepared for presentation to a Prentiss County grand jury.

If anyone knew Judson Morris or has information about events at the County Road 5401 residence on September 28, please share what you know.