Man charged with capital murder in death of Mississippi man walking his dog

Published 11:08 am Thursday, November 16, 2023

 

A man has been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a man shot while walking his dog.

WJTV in Jackson reports that Yazoo Police officers arrested Ladwell Japheth Roma Brown in connection with the death of Tyjuwan Wyatt.

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Wyatt was shot and killed on Oct. 1 while walking his dog on 13th Street in Yazoo City.

Brown was investigated a month and a half later on Nov. 15 after officers received a tip about Brown’s whereabouts.

After a short chase near Jackson Avenue and 11th Street, Brown was taken into custody.

Brown has been charged with capital murder.