CANTON, Miss. — Troy Waldrep, 47, of Ridgeland, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, July 20, in the parking lot of Camden Park Apartments on Parkview Drive, police said.
According to authorities, James Jaleel Ross, 33, of Camden, had gone to the complex to meet with his ex-girlfriend. The woman was accompanied by her uncle and Waldrep, who was described as a friend of the uncle. An argument reportedly broke out between Ross and the woman. During the confrontation, Ross allegedly pulled a firearm and shot Waldrep once in the face.
Officers found Waldrep lying face-down around 1:50 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses provided a description of Ross’s vehicle. Ridgeland police later located Ross in the parking lot of the Prado Hotel on County Line Road and arrested him without incident around 11:15 p.m.
Ross is currently being held at the Madison County Detention Center. He is facing multiple charges, including murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and discharging a firearm within city limits.
Canton Police Chief Otha Brown credited interagency cooperation and rapid information sharing for the swift arrest. The investigation remains ongoing.
Sources:
https://madisoncountyjournal.com/stories/canton-police-arrest-camden-man-for-weekend-murder%2C148898
https://thebeatofthecapital.com/2025/07/22/suspect-in-custody-for-fatal-shooting-at-canton-apartment-complex
https://scallywagandvagabond.com/2025/07/troy-waldrep-canton-miss-man-shot-dead-at-camden-park-apartment-complex-after-verbal-altercation
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