Man shot over pair of tennis shoes in Jackson MS

According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, the shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pine Ridge Gardens Apartments.

Wade said the unidentified victim, who was in his 20s, was approached by two suspects who wanted the victim’s tennis shoes. Wade said the victim refused to give up his “Nike Air Jordans” and was “shot in the head” by the suspects. Wade said the suspects stole shoes after shooting the victim.

Both suspects are known as “Scooter” and “Mane,” Wade said. Once arrested, the suspects are expected to face capital murder charges.