On the evening of December 24, 2023, 10-year-old Ladarius Nesbitt of Lambert, Mississippi, was fatally shot while riding in a vehicle driven by a 14-year-old girl in Friars Point. The car was struck by gunfire as it drove around the downtown area; Ladarius was transported by private vehicle to Northwest Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale and was pronounced dead on arrival. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office received the initial call about 9:00 p.m.

Investigators later identified a suspect and a warrant was issued for the arrest of Demetrice Henderson in connection with Ladarius’s murder. Authorities have asked the public for help locating Henderson and a reward of $2,500 has been offered for information leading to an arrest. No arrests have been publicly announced.

If anyone in the Friars Point or Lambert area has information about that night or the whereabouts of Demetrice Henderson, please come forward to assist the investigation.