MPD seeks suspect in fatal Saturday shooting

Published 6:59 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025

Meridian Police Department is asking the public for help finding a suspect in a fatal shooting Saturday at a local fast food restaurant.

 

Ketwantavius Azurdijour Dean. Photo courtesy of Meridian Police Department

Ketwantavius Azurdijour Dean has been identified by Meridian police as a person of interest in the morning shooting in the parking lot of Burger King, located at 2100 North Frontage Road.

 

Meridian police responded to the scene after reports of a male subject shot at the location. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, MPD said in a news release about the shooting

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The suspect fled the scene in a small, tan-colored sedan, police said.

 

Anyone with information about Dean’s whereabouts should call Acting Capt. Dareall Thompson at 601-479-4280.