Two Wanted by Police and Three Arrested in Oxford After 25 Shots Fired on Road Near Kroger

On October 12, 2021, at approximately 8:15 pm, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the 200 block of Pegues Road behind Kroger Grocery. The initial investigation revealed that approximately 25 shots were fired with one person receiving a non-life-threatening injury.

At this time, we have 3 individuals in custody, identified as Deshawn Lewis, 26, of Oxford, Mississippi, Aaron Pomerlee, 25, of Oxford, and Shawntez Draper, 30, of Oxford.

Lewis was charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Pomerlee was charged with Accessory After the Fact. Draper was charged with 3 counts of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

We currently have warrants issued for De’Mond Campbell for three counts of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Deniero Buchanan for four counts of Aggravated Assault.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Campbell and Buchanan is urged to contact the Oxford Police Department 662-232-2400 or Lafayette County Crime Stoppers at 662-234-8477.

Bonds will be set at a later date. This is still an ongoing investigation, other details may be added later.

Tags: Aaron Pomerlee, crime, Deniero Buchanan, Deshawn Lewis, De’Mond Campbell, gunshots, Kroger Grocery, Mississippi, Oxford, Oxford Police Department, Pegues Road, Shawntez Draper

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Oxford Police Department The Oxford Police Department is housed 715 Molly Barr Road. The department has more than 70 full-time officers and staff and provides a wide range of protection and enforcement services. The Police Department has a community-oriented policing philosophy and provides around-the-clock patrols. Other services include crime prevention programs, such as Neighborhood Watch and D.A.R.E., as well as specialized units including Mounted Patrol, K-9 Unit, DUI Enforcement and the City Dispatch. Crime Reports provided to The Local Voice come directly from the Oxford Police Department.