Lawrence McElroy Jr., a 19-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday afternoon, November 17, 2025. The shooting happened about 1:35 p.m. as McElroy was stepping out of his home in the 3200 block of Tougaloo Street. Investigators say a silver Hyundai Sonata carrying three Black males drove by, opened fire, and fled; McElroy was struck multiple times and died the same day, the Hinds County coroner ruled the death a homicide.

Family members at the scene described their grief and shock. The Jackson Police Department investigated the case and on November 21, 2025 arrested 33-year-old Fredrick Wright, who was charged with McElroy’s murder. Wright also faces counts of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a machine gun conversion device; a Municipal Court judge denied bond at his November 24, 2025 initial appearance. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Lawrence, saw a silver Hyundai Sonata in the area that afternoon, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Jackson Police Department.