OVERNIGHT SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD AND A FATHER INJURED

OVERNIGHT SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD AND A FATHER INJURED
GREENVILLE, Miss.- The Greenville Police Department is currently investigating a Murder and another shooting where the victim was the father of the alleged suspect. The first shooting incident occurred Saturday, Feb. 22, around 1am in the 2400 block of East Alexander. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the body of 24yr old Zhaire Green of Greenville, lying in the roadway. Witnesses on scene stated that the suspect to the shooting was known as Joseph Norris, Jr., (29) of Greenville. According to those witnesses, there was a dispute that had taken place between Green and Norris, which led to Norris pulling a gun and firing shots at Green, striking him in the upper body. Green was pronounced dead on scene by the Washington County Coroner’s Office. Norris fled to his Father’s residence in the 500 block of Union Street, where an altercation ensued between Norris and his Father. Police believe during that altercation, Norris pulled out a handgun and shot his father, then fled the scene on foot. By this time, Greenville Police were on their way to make contact at the residence to apprehend Norris, who ran out the back door. After a brief search, officers took Norris into custody, booked him in on one count of First-Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Assault. Norris was transported to the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility where he awaits his initial appearance.
If you have any additional information on this case, or any other case, please call Crime Stoppers at (662) 378-8477 (TIPS) or use the online P3 app.

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