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Jackson Police Report on Murder Case

On June 25, 2016 three men were shot while occupying a Lexus SUV near University Blvd. and Cherry St. in Jackson, MS. William Potts was killed and Bobby Potts and Paul Staples were injured and treated at a local hospital. An investigation revealed the shooting was carried out by four black males in a maroon vehicle. Preston Lewis, Jeremy Lewis, Robby Lewis, and Corey Smith have been identified as suspects and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. The Jackson Police Department is urging anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts to contact them.

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Jackson Police Report on Murder Case

On June 25, 2016 three men were shot while occupying a Lexus SUV near University Blvd. and Cherry St. in Jackson, MS. William Potts was killed and Bobby Potts and Paul Staples were injured and treated at a local hospital. An investigation revealed the shooting was carried out by four black males in a maroon vehicle. Preston Lewis, Jeremy Lewis, Robby Lewis, and Corey Smith have been identified as suspects and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. The Jackson Police Department is urging anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts to contact them.

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Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department


327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: [Link]

For Immediate Release


MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE
Date: July 1, 2016
Commander Tyree Jones
Major Investigations
Tel #: 601-960-2302 or 601-960-1278
tjones@[Link]
On Friday, June 25, 2016, at approx.11:37 PM, Jackson Police Officers responded to Merit
Health regarding several subjects being shot. Upon officers' arrival, it was learned that three
subjects occupying a Lexus SUV had been shot while in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle
drove to the hospital for medical treatment. The driver, Paul Staples, 26, sustained a gunshot
wound to the foot. He was treated and released. William Potts, 30 and Bobby Potts, 22, both
sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Williams Potts was pronounced deceased shortly after
arrival. Bobby Potts is currently in stable condition.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the incident allegedly occurred in the
area of University Blvd. near Cherry St. A maroon vehicle occupied by at least four black males
approached the victims' vehicle and allegedly opened fire. The vehicle was struck multiple times
and subsequently the victims were also struck. The driver of the SUV fled the scene to seek
medical attention. The motive for this shooting is not disclosed at this time.
Robbery/Homicide Detectives conducted a follow-up investigation, Preston Lewis-30, Jeremy
Lewis-24, Robby Lewis-30, and Corey Smith-30, were developed and identified as suspects in
this incident. They have each been charged with one count of Murder, two counts of Aggravated
Assault and one count of Shooting in an Occupied Vehicle. Warrants have been issued for their
arrests. This case is still under investigation.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of these suspects is urged to contact the
Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or 601-355-TIPS (8477).

Lee Vance, Chief Of Police


Jackson Police Department
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: [Link]

Suspects:
Jeremy Lewis

Preston Lewis

Robby Lewis

Corey Smith

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