Elijah Sawyer, 25, was shot and killed on September 27, 2018 in the 500 block of North 6th Street in Greenville, Mississippi. According to reports, a black SUV approached, gunfire erupted, and Sawyer was fatally wounded; a 22-year-old companion was also shot, taken to Delta Regional Medical Center and later released. Authorities said the shooting was tied to a prior altercation involving Sawyer that provided a possible motive.

Investigators arrested 36-year-old Bryant Netters in connection with the incident. He was charged with one count of murder for Sawyer’s death, attempted murder for the injury to the other man, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The community sought answers as legal proceedings were set to follow.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the events that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.