Possible titles: 1. Wilson Myrick Identified as Victim in Jones County Homicide 2. Jones County Investigates Possible Homicide in Shady Grove Community 3. Body Found in Jones County Home, Investigation Underway 4. Suspicious Activity in Shady Grove Community Leads to Death Investigation 5. Jones County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Homicide in Shady Grove 6. Wilson Myrick Found Dead in Jones County Home: Investigation Ongoing 7. Possible Homicide in Shady Grove: Wilson Myrick Identified as Victim 8. Jones County Authorities Probe Suspicious Death in Shady Grove 9. Wilson Myrick’s Death Under Investigation in Jones County 10. Jones County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Shady Grove Homicide

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a potential homicide in the Shady Grove community. The deceased has been identified as Wilson Myrick, a 54-year-old resident of Jones County, and his next of kin has been notified. The body will be sent for an autopsy, and the investigation is ongoing.

The incident came to light when the man failed to show up for work, prompting a concerned co-worker to check on him at his mobile home on Azzie Pitts Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Myrick’s body. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Jones County Coroner’s Office officials were en route to the scene early Friday morning.

Although the investigation is still underway, the Jones County Sheriff’s Department has labeled the situation as “suspicious activity.” In addition to the sheriff’s department, other units and individuals who responded to the scene include Shady Grove Fire & Rescue, EMServ Ambulance Service, and Jones County District Attorney Brad Thompson.

Residents of the Shady Grove community are on edge as authorities work to uncover the truth behind Myrick’s death. The local community is anxiously awaiting updates from law enforcement regarding any potential leads or developments in the case.

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As the investigation progresses, the authorities will continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Myrick’s death. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is committed to resolving this case and bringing justice to the victim and their family..