Waynesboro investigating weekend murder

Wayne County investigating deadly shooting over the weekend
Published: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
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WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - The Waynesboro Police Department is continuing an investigation into the shooting death of a 35-year-old man Sunday evening.

WPD lead investigator Don Hopkins said Wednesday that Jaquentin Washam was shot near Tyson Drive about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

Hopkins said Waynesboro police continue to work the case.

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