Charges upgraded for suspect in New Years Day triple homicide in Greene County - WXXV News 25

GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - The man accused in the New Year's Day triple homicide in Greene County has had his charges upgraded. Drexler Johnson, who was initially charged as an accessory after the fact to capital murder, now faces three counts of capital murder and an additional count for possessing a weapon as a convicted felon.

The tragic incident occurred at Clark's Convenience Store in State Line, Mississippi, where three individuals lost their lives early on New Year's Day. The victims have been identified as Lester Campbell, Rhonda Denson, and Dirk Jason Thorton.

The investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shootings are ongoing, with law enforcement working to shed light on the events that led to this horrific crime. Upgrading Johnson’s charges underscores the severity of the situation as authorities continue to seek justice for the victims.

As the case progresses, community members are left grappling with the impact of this senseless act of violence. Support for the victims’ families is being organized as the community comes together in the wake of this tragedy.

Further updates are expected as the legal proceedings unfold, and the Greene County community remains vigilant in demanding accountability for such a grave crime.