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Jamarcus Lloyd

Age 18

Meridian, Mississippi

A drive-by shooting took his life

He was involved in a previous shooting. “Guns are not the answer. They are made to protect, not to just go out and shoot somebody,” said a police officer. 

Night fell on a quiet street in Meridian, Mississippi. A car drove by, and a cascade of gunshots rang out, igniting the neighborhood with noise, commotion and disturbance.

On June 11, 2018, Jamarcus Lloyd, 18, was shot and killed by a suspect who has been arrested and charged with murder, in the drive-by shooting in Meridian. His mother lived near where he took his final breaths. Forty-seven candles have been lit for him on a memorial website.

Help complete this profile. We are currently seeking more information on the young person killed in this incident. If you have anything to share, please contact us at SinceParkland@thetrace.org.

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