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Suspect in custody after Olive Branch domestic violence shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured

The incident is believed to be domestic, Olive Branch Police said. A warrant has was issued for Timothy Malik Newsom.

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss — One man is dead and two others are in critical condition after Olive Branch Police officers responded to a shooting call at the 6100 Block of Asbury Place late Thursday night.

Olive Branch Police said several people were wounded when they arrived at 9:51 p.m. 

One man, 26-year-old Travel Newsom, was pronounced dead on the scene. Two others were reportedly in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds. 

Olive Branch Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Timothy Malik Newsom, who lived at the same address. The shooting was believed to be a domestic violence incident, Olive Branch Police said.

Warrants were issued for Newsom for one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. 

On Friday evening, OBPN communicated via social media that the suspect of this investigation was in custody. 

UPDATE: Suspect is now in custody. Details to follow. Ken Adams, Olive Branch Mayor City of Olive Branch - Government

Posted by Olive Branch Police Department on Friday, December 9, 2022

According to the city of Olive Branch, officers made contact with Newsom in the area of Coleman Road and Davidson Road. Newsom then hid in a wooded area, but after a brief search, he was taken into custody. 

According to the city of Olive Branch, Newsom's bond was set at $1,000,000 for the charge of murder and $500,000 for each count of attempted murder for a total bond of $2,000,000. 

DeSoto County Sheriff's Department assisted OBPD in the apprehension, according to the city of Olive Branch.

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