Crime

13-year-old charged with manslaughter

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3 years ago

October 10, 2023

Keith Phillips

Tristin Johnson: Photo from Madison County Detention Center

Last updated: March 27, 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —

Tristin Johnson, 13, was arrested on Friday after allegedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Canton.

The incident occurred on Frost Street around 6 p.m., according to Canton Police Chief Otha Brown. Police discovered 15-year-old Larry Taylor at the scene with a gunshot wound below the armpit.

Johnson has been charged with manslaughter.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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13-year-old charged with manslaughter

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