LaTereance Barnes, 33, was found dead inside his home in the 3700 block of Liberty Street in Jackson, Mississippi, on the morning of October 13, 2025. Responding officers were called about 10:30 a.m.; the Hinds County Interim Coroner, Jeramiah Howard, confirmed Barnes had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head and the Jackson Police Department opened a homicide investigation.

Initial inquiries produced no suspects or known motive. Investigators later made arrests: on November 13, 2025, 31-year-old Kentrilus D. Scott was charged as an accessory before the fact, and on November 14, 2025, 37-year-old Alan Graham was arrested and charged with capital murder. A third person, Ahmad McDonald, is wanted for capital murder in connection with the killing; authorities say they believe the shooting was targeted but have not disclosed a motive.

Anyone with information about Ahmad McDonald’s whereabouts or details about the shooting is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department.