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Even though the place was crowded, about 9:30 p.m. the argument turned deadly when the 58-year-old shot Johnson in the neck, while the crowd looked on, witnesses said. He then took off on foot. He was captured a few blocks away.
Ward is being charged with murder. Johnson's son was also killed at the cafe in the 90s, some family members told WAPT.
In Claiborne County, 38-year-old Ivory Anderson was killed near the Henry Lee Club about 2 a.m. Saturday. Another person was also shot, but is expected to make it.
The sheriff there told WJTV Anderson was a bystander and was shot as he was getting ready to leave the club. One person is being questioned.
In Harrison County, a retired Army vet was injured in a shooting near Keesler Air Force Base at the base's "Fam-Camp". Details on the shooting were sparse as police continued to interview witnesses. The shooting happened Sunday morning. The Fam-Camp is an RV park open to active and retired personnel and family.
