An elderly man in Oxford has been charged with first-degree murder.
According to the Oxford Police Department, officers responded Tuesday morning to a report of someone being shot in the 200 block of Herman Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead after life-saving measures were unsuccessful.
Herman Slack, 89, was arrested and charged in connection with the investigation.
(1/2) On November 12th, 2024 at approximately 6:48 a.m. the Oxford Police Department responded to the 200 block of Herman Drive for a person who had been possibly shot. (cont.) pic.twitter.com/nyvoTn5LUz
— Oxford Police Dept (@OxfordPolice) November 13, 2024
OPD noted that the investigation is still ongoing and further details could be released at a later date. The victim’s name has not been released at this time.
