Lici Beveridge

Breaking News Reporter

Two men were charged with armed carjacking after an early Friday morning incident on Seventh and New Orleans streets in Hattiesburg.

Tevon Gaddis, 24, and Alonzo Strickland, 27, both of Hattiesburg, were arrested just hours after they allegedly forced the victim from his vehicle at gunpoint.

The victim told police four or five black males were involved, but it was unclear how many had weapons, Hattiesburg police spokesman Lt. Jon Traxler said Tuesday.

The victim was assaulted with a handgun, then the suspects took his vehicle.

The victim recognized one of the suspects and gave police information, which was used to locate him and another suspect who was in possession of the stolen vehicle.

Gaddis' bond was set at $100,000. Strickland's bond is $50,000. Both remain in Forrest County Jail in lieu of bond.

The investigation is ongoing. Other arrests and charges are possible, Traxler said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at (601) 582-7867 or Hattiesburg Police Department at (601) 545-4971.