Auto burglary suspect allegedly shoots 10-year-old in Brookhaven

Therese Apel | Mississippi Clarion Ledger

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A child was shot in Brookhaven Monday night and the man accused of shooting him was found with stolen items from four auto burglaries.

Brookhaven Police Department responded to a shooting call on Henry Myers Monday afternoon. Upon the officers' arrival, they found Tarius Maurice McNair Jr. in the front yard, where he surrendered and was taken into custody.

A 10-year-old child was identified as the victim of the shooting. He was taken by personal vehicle to the hospital, then airlifted to Jackson.

During the course of the investigation, items taken from four auto burglaries were located in the vehicle of McNair.

McNair has been charged with four counts of auto burglary and one count of aggravated assault. Police said additional charges may be pending.