CLARKSDALE, Miss. — A Clarksdale woman has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal domestic violence shooting late Saturday night, according to the Clarksdale Police Department.
Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, to the 900 block of Stiles Street after receiving reports of a person who had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found a man lying on the ground unresponsive. The victim was later identified as Emmanuel Clark, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, police arrested Vera Spruill and charged her with murder. Authorities said Spruill was issued a $250,000 bond.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Clarksdale Police Department’s Investigations Division at 662-621-8151.
