Jabari Byrd Gets 45 Years for Teen Murder | Hattiesburg News

A 13-year-old from Panola County, Mississippi, lost their life in a brutal night-time shooting on April 13, 2025. The teen shooter, Jabari Byrd, just received a 45-year sentence — 30 years for second-degree murder plus 15 more from a prior conviction. Three others — El-Tavien Andrews (16), Zyion Hughes (15), and Kaderius Frost (20) — also face murder charges. This case underscores the devastating toll of youth violence, as Byrd’s sentence closes a painful chapter while leaving families shattered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e84ec5218e1cb26