Marquavius McLeod, who was recently released from jail just after a grand jury declined to indict him for a shooting that followed Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade, has been arrested again.
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed that McLeod was rearrested on February 4 and is now being held at the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond.
His current charge is possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a serious offense that could lead to significant prison time if he is convicted, according to WBLT.
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Carlos Tanner, McLeod’s attorney, has confirmed his client is back in custody and stated he is currently examining the new documentation to plan the next steps in their legal defense. Last week, a grand jury declined to indict McLeod and his brother, Michael McLeod, on charges of murder and multiple counts of aggravated assault originating from the shooting.
Tanner has consistently questioned the handling of the case by Capitol Police, asserting that the McLeod brothers’ arrest was wrongful and resulted from intense external pressure to secure an arrest in a prominent, high-profile investigation, according to WAPT.
The attorney claimed that police relied on an anonymous tip and that the case fell apart during a preliminary hearing in January when investigators could not identify who fired the shots. He said his client spent months in the Raymond Detention Center before the grand jury declined to indict.
Officers had identified three individuals involved in the incident, according to Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey. However, Luckey noted that the outcome of the case was ultimately determined by the grand jury.
McLeod’s criminal history, detailed in the Mississippi Electronic Courts database, includes multiple indictments in recent years. Notably, in August 2024, he was given a seven-year suspended sentence after admitting guilt to a charge of possessing a stolen vehicle.
McLeod and his brother, Michael McLeod, were arrested in March 2025 on charges related to the shooting that occurred hours after the St. Paddy’s Parade.
Authorities are still investigating the shooting, which they believe stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the brothers and another group. The investigation aims to determine the exact timeline of events and the full identities of everyone involved, as reported by the Clarion Ledger.
Brent Jones, Michael’s attorney, argued that his client’s actions were in self-defense. Jones had previously stated in a court hearing last year that Michael was protecting his family during the chaotic incident. He said that Michael only returned fire after his cousin, who was present with the brothers, was shot multiple times.
The brothers spent ten months in the Hinds County Detention Center awaiting trial. They were denied bond because of the seriousness of the alleged crimes. At their arraignment, each brother pleaded not guilty to his respective charges.
The shooting near Lamar and Pearl streets resulted in the death of Cortez George and injuries to seven other people, according to court records.
Meanwhile, Kanye Davis, the third suspect, is currently incarcerated in Hinds County. He is facing charges of one count of murder and seven counts of aggravated assault. Davis has previously been denied bond, and his case is pending.
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