Man charged with murder in Collins back-to-school shooting

Collins Train Depot; (Photo source: WDAM)

Delmetric Fairley, of Collins, was shot at a back-to-school event at the Collins Train Depot... — Delmetric Fairley, of Collins, was shot at a back-to-school event at the Collins Train Depot around 10 p.m.; (Photo source: Family member)

COLLINS, MS (WDAM) - A man has been charged with murder after a shooting that happened in Collins Friday, Aug. 3.

According to Police Chief Joey Ponder, 18-year-old Jadamon Maze is charged with 1st-degree murder. Maze is accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old Delametric Fairley at a back-to-school event at the City of Collins train Depot.

18-year-old shot, killed at Collins back-to-school event

Authorities responded to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m. When they arrived on the scene, they found Fairley lying on the ground suffering from a gun-shot wound.

Fairley's body was sent to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for an autopsy.

Ponder says Maze will make his initial court appearance today at 11:30 am.

Man charged with murder in Collins back-to-school shooting

Most Read

Oak Grove holds on for 33-28 victory over Starkville in Class 7A state title game

4-year-old shoots uncle in Jackson

USM running back declares for NFL draft

HPD issues arrest warrant for 3rd person believed connected to Nov. 26 deadly shooting

MDOC searching for escaped inmate