Columbus man indicted for murder of his mother and sister

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of killing his mother and his sister is facing capital murder and first degree murder charges.

That’s the indictment returned by a Lowndes County grand jury for Jaquenton Bush.

He’s accused of killing 8-year-old Jayda and 49-year-old Erica Brewer.

The shooting happened in June 2021 on 26th Street North. Some witnesses reported hearing up to 15 shots in the area.

Bush was arrested at the scene.

A trial date has not been set.

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