Jonesboro — A Mid-South rapper known as BiC Fizzle is behind bars, facing a first-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting Monday night on the 3500 block of Fairview Drive. Police say one person was killed in the incident, and investigators are still combing through the scene and collecting evidence. The suspect, 23-year-old Jeremiah Edrick Northern, was taken into custody and is being held at the Craighead County Detention Center as the probe continues.
According to FOX13 Memphis, Northern was taken into custody on July 7 and has been charged with first-degree murder. The station reported that his arrest followed the fatal shooting the previous evening and confirmed Northern records under the stage name BiC Fizzle.
What Police Say
Jonesboro officers responded to the 3500 block of Fairview Drive shortly after 7:30 p.m. on July 6 after reports of shots fired. Initial reports indicate the shooting happened during an alleged robbery, according to KAIT. The department's incident report identified two other men in their 20s as victims but did not specify which one was killed, and police asked residents to steer clear of the area while detectives processed the scene.
From The Music World
Northern has built a regional profile as BiC Fizzle and was included on Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 compilation. Atlantic Records' press materials list him among the label's roster, according to Atlantic Records. His Spotify artist page shows more than 400,000 monthly listeners, reflecting a sizable streaming audience. He is a Blytheville native and a former high-school quarterback, details noted in reporting about his background, according to FOX13 Memphis.
Charges And Next Steps
Northern was booked into the Craighead County Detention Center on suspicion of murder and remains in custody while investigators and prosecutors weigh formal filings, per KAIT. Under Arkansas law, murder in the first degree is a Class Y felony that can carry decades in prison or a life sentence depending on the circumstances, according to legal summaries of the state code. Authorities say they will release additional information as the investigation moves forward and are urging anyone with tips to contact the Jonesboro Police Department.
This is a developing story. We will update this article as court filings and official statements become available.
