SUMMARY: Damien Peterson, a person of interest in a Columbus death investigation, has been charged with aggravated assault and shooting into a dwelling. These charges are related to an incident that occurred before the death of Jade Turner. Though identified in Turner's homicide case, Peterson has not been charged in connection to her death. Turner's body was found on Industrial Street, and the preliminary autopsy results are expected by next week. Peterson remains in Lowndes County jail after being arrested by deputies and Columbus police. The investigation is ongoing, with updates available on social media.

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SUMMARY: A fire damaged eight units at a Ridgeland apartment complex on Old Canton Road. The fire occurred early Thursday morning and flames were found coming from the roof of the apartment. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Madison firefighters also assisted at the scene.

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SUMMARY: A 48-year-old Jackson man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 27 South near Country Brown Road in Warren County. The crash occurred just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The man, identified as Herman East, was ejected from his 2007 Harley Davidson after running off the road and was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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