Brandon Williams, 43, was shot and killed on the morning of March 7, 2025, in the 1600 block of 25th Avenue in Meridian, Mississippi. Police were called about 7 a.m.; Williams was found at the scene and pronounced dead. He was originally from Stonewall.

The Meridian Police Department opened an investigation and quickly identified a suspect. A warrant was issued for Corey Control Collins, who was arrested that evening at about 5 p.m. Collins was formally charged with Williams’s murder, and authorities said additional charges may be possible as the inquiry continues. Funeral services were scheduled for March 21, 2025, at Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Quitman, with burial in the church cemetery.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about what led to this killing, please share tips with Meridian police.