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89-year-old man arrested, charged with first-degree murder after deadly shooting in Oxford

Oxford police responded to the shooting call Tuesday, Nov. 12, just before 7 a.m. in the 200 block of Herman Drive. There, officers found a person who had been shot.
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OXFORD, Miss — An 89-year-old man is facing charges after a deadly shooting took place Tuesday in Oxford, Mississippi. 

Oxford police responded to the shooting call Nov. 12, 2024, just before 7 a.m. in the 200 block of Herman Drive. There, officers found a person who had been shot.

First responders tried to save the person's life, but they died at the scene.

Police arrested 89-year-old Herman Slack, who was later charged with first-degree murder.

An investigation is underway. 

On November 12th, 2024 at approximately 6:48 a.m. the Oxford Police Department responded to the 200 block of Herman...

Posted by Oxford MS Police Department on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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