The Meridian Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a 2024 shooting of a husband and wife that claimed the man’s life.

 

MPD officials have identified 20-year-old Sanchez Ruffin as a suspect in the Aug. 22, 2024, shooting in the 1600 block of 37th Avenue. John E. Davis, 73, and his wife, 66-year-old Emma J. Davis, both sustained gunshot injuries.

 

John Davis was airlifted to Jackson where he died later. Emma Davis was listed in critical condition at a local hospital; she was later released.

 

Acting Captain Dareall Thompson said Ruffin is facing a charge of second-degree murder and a charge of aggravated assault.

 

“He is considered armed and dangerous,” Thompson said.

 

Thompson cautioned that anyone hiding the suspect will face criminal charges.

 

Anyone with information about Ruffin’s whereabouts, contact Acting Capt. Thompson at 769-298-5111 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.