Police: Woman who shot, killed Mississippi man had protective order. Case to go to grand jury.

Published 6:43 am Thursday, September 23, 2021

A grand jury will decide the fate of a Mississippi woman who reportedly shot and killed a Vicksburg man Friday.

Shannon Williams, 37, reportedly had a protective order against the victim, Jamal Stowers, 33, at the time of the incident.

The two reportedly had been in a previous relationship.

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Williams reportedly shot Stowers in the torso at about 7:44 p.m. on Friday. Stowers was found outside near the street and died on the scene.

According to the Vicksburg Police Department, Williams’s case will be referred to the Warren County grand jury.