Michael Antonios Lil Mike Washington, 47, was shot and killed in Greenville, Mississippi in the early morning of June 29, 2024. He was found and pronounced dead around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Nelson and Harvey Streets after leaving a nearby nightclub. Authorities described the death as a gunshot wound and listed it as Greenville’s fifth homicide of the year.

Washington was born November 30, 1976, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He worked as a roofer in construction, was a father of six, and was remembered by family and friends for his love of music, stylish hats, and a hardworking nature. Greenville Police investigators opened what they called the Nelson Street murder case and quickly pursued leads.

By July 24, 2024, eight people had been arrested in connection with the killing. Among them was 17-year-old Tyler Moore of Greenville, for whom detectives executed an arrest warrant on July 10 charging Capital Murder, Conspiracy to Commit, and Gang Activity. Few details about motive or the roles of the other arrestees have been released. If anyone knew Michael Washington or has information about that night, please come forward.