Clarinda Turpin, 47, was shot multiple times on the evening of June 3, 2026, in the 2000 block of Hope Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Nicknamed Bear by those close to her, she worked for FedEx and was remembered by family and friends for a warm, outgoing personality. Emergency responders took her to a nearby hospital, but she died of her injuries.

Officials identified the suspect as Jeremy Wright, reported to have been in a relationship with Turpin. Authorities say the shooting followed an attempt by Turpin to end the relationship. Wright fled, was involved in a vehicle crash while being pursued into Warren County, allegedly ingested an unknown substance in an apparent suicide attempt, and was taken into custody and hospitalized. He was later charged with First-Degree Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Shooting Into an Occupied Vehicle, and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon; a judge set bond at $5 million.

If anyone knew Clarinda, her routines, or has information about the events on Hope Street that night, please come forward.