Two Men Facing Serious Charges After An Alleged Drive-by Shooting in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Columbus men are facing some serious charges after an alleged drive-by shooting.

It’s a story we first brought you on Wednesday night.

Now, 25-year old Jameale Cortez Wills and 21-year old Kendrick O’Brian Scott are both charged with drive-by shooting and child endangerment.

Willis is also charged with possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute.

Columbus police say the incident started with a report of shots fired on Lehmberg Road on Wednesday afternoon.

An alleged victim went to a home a Read Drive, while a Lowndes County deputy happened to follow Scott’s vehicle.

Eventually, the duo was stopped on Military Road by a Columbus police officer and narcotics task force agent.

Child protective services took custody of a four year-old child inside their truck.

Investigators say a handgun and drugs were found inside the vehicle.