Woman fatally shoots teen suspect in ski mask during break-in, police say

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Police say a Mississippi woman, fearing for her life, shot and killed one of two suspects wearing ski masks who broke into her apartment.

The incident happened about 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the Park at Inverness Apartments in Jackson.

Jackson Police say their investigation revealed two Black males wearing ski masks broke into a woman’s apartment. Fearing for her life, the resident fired a weapon, hitting and killing one of the suspects.

The second suspect fled the scene.

The deceased suspect was identified Sunday afternoon as 15-year-old Kaden Young, while the second suspect was identified as 18-year-old Quintavion Myles.

Myles was booked into city holding and is currently facing a murder charge.

The resident was interviewed at police headquarters and released.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

The case will be bound over to the grand jury.