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By: Tommy “Tj” Sotomayor

Two people arrested in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old Jackson woman

By Anthony Warren

Published: Jun. 9, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A man accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend while she lying in her bed is now in the custody of law enforcement, and getting his own wounds treated in the hospital.

Thursday, authorities announced they had arrested Zverian Brent and Vaita Valentine in connection with killing Terrencia Jackson and injuring her boyfriend at their home in the 3100 block of Fleetwood Drive.

Brent was arrested on Thursday and transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for Treatment. Valentine was picked up around noon on Wednesday, June 8, according to a Jackson Police Department press release.

It was unclear all the charges faced by Brent. Valentine is being charged with accessory after the fact.

According to police, Jackson was lying in bed Tuesday when Brent allegedly forced his way into her home and fired multiple shots at her and her current boyfriend.

Jackson, 26, died at the scene. Her boyfriend was rushed to Merit Health where he was treated.

During the incident, the boyfriend returned fire, hitting Brent an unknown number of times, JPD Deputy Chief Deric Hearn said. It was not known when Brent would be released from the hospital.

When Brent gets out, Hearn said he’ll be transported to the Jackson Police Department’s holding facility and then to the Raymond Detention Center.

He did not know when the suspect would make his initial appearance in court. He said that would depend on how quickly he is released from the hospital.

Hearn confirmed that Brent had faced drug charges in the past.

In 2015, he was indicted on felony charges for possession of marijuana and possession of hydrocodone. At the time of his arrest, he also was in possession of a .38-caliber handgun, according to court records.

In July 2021, that case was dismissed by Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd at the behest of Brent’s probation officer.

In 2017, he was indicted on felony possession charges again for being in possession of marijuana and again in possession of a handgun, this time a .40-caliber Glock, court records indicate.

In August 2019, that case was remanded to Brent’s file.

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