Zachary Jacorious Gray, 19, was killed in a shooting in Shannon, Mississippi on Friday, August 1, 2025. Gray, from the Okolona area and the youngest of seven siblings, was remembered by family as funny, loving, and always ready to help others. He attended Okolona High School.

Police investigated the shooting and made an arrest. An individual from Okolona was taken into custody and is facing a manslaughter charge; the suspect’s identity has not been released and additional details about what led to the shooting have not been disclosed. The family held visitation on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a funeral service the following day.

Did anyone in the Okolona or Shannon area know Zachary or witness events around August 1 who could share information?