A confrontation at an Exxon station in Meridian turned deadly in the early hours of a Tuesday when 29-year-old Ladarius Alkeem Armstrong was shot during a physical altercation. The fight began around 1 a.m.; a firearm was introduced and Armstrong sustained a fatal gunshot wound. He died August 30, 2023, leaving five sons, his parents, and a girlfriend.

The man involved in the altercation, 46-year-old Tommie Reed Jr., surrendered to authorities and was charged with manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a felon. Bond was set at $850,000 as the investigation continued.

Does anyone have information about the events at that Exxon that morning or knew Armstrong and can share details that might help clarify what happened?