A confrontation over a spilled cup of ice at a Shell station on Highway 61 North in Natchez, Mississippi, ended in gunfire on the evening of October 25, 2024. James Keating, 53, was shot multiple times inside the convenience store and was found lying on the floor by Adams County deputies who arrived about 7:20 p.m.

The other man allegedly implied he was armed but did not brandish a weapon then. Keating left, retrieved a handgun from his vehicle, re-entered and allegedly assaulted the man, who then drew a firearm and shot Keating. A semi-automatic firearm was recovered and the suspected shooter was detained sitting by the gas pumps and has been cooperative.

The case will be presented to a grand jury to decide whether the killing was justifiable or whether charges should be filed. If anyone witnessed the argument or the shooting that night, can you share what you saw or heard?