A man wanted in a fatal October shooting on Liberty Street is back in Jackson to face a capital murder charge after being arrested in Dallas.
Ahmod McDonald, 36, was transported to Jackson this week, appeared in municipal court on Thursday and was denied bond after being booked into city holding on a capital murder charge, according to authorities.
Arrest and Court Appearance
Jackson Police said McDonald was brought from Dallas, Texas, to Jackson on Wednesday and booked into city holding, where he now faces a capital murder charge, WLBT reported. Investigators are still working on the case.
Case Background
Police were first called on October 13, 2025, after a man was found shot inside a residence on the 3700 block of Liberty Street. Hinds County interim coroner Jeramiah Howard identified the victim as 33-year-old Latereance Barnes. WAPT reported that Barnes had been shot in the head and that detectives were searching for suspects at the time.
Investigators made their first arrests in November 2025, taking 37-year-old Alan Graham into custody on a capital murder charge and arresting 31-year-old Kentrilus D. Scott on an accessory charge. A warrant had also been issued for a third suspect, identified as Ahmad, sometimes spelled Ahmod, McDonald, according to earlier reporting from WLBT.
What Comes Next
McDonald now faces a capital murder indictment in Hinds County. Under Mississippi law, that designation can carry the death penalty or life imprisonment as potential sentencing options. Justia notes that state case law sets out separate procedures and sentencing choices in capital cases.
Authorities say the investigation is still active and are asking anyone with information about the Liberty Street killing to contact local detectives, as reported by WAPT.
