3 South Jackson Taliban members arrested after security guard shot and killed at Jackson gas station

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three teenagers have been charged with capital murder after a security guard was shot and killed at a gas station in Jackson.

According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. at the M&M Food Express located on Cooper Road.

Chief Wade said the victim, Roy Love, was providing security at the gas station when he approached three juveniles in the parking lot, asking them to leave.

The three teens, 17-year-old Tren Wooten, 17-year-old Zaylan Norton, and 16-year-old Cadarius Choan, allegedly attacked Love, took his weapon, and shot him.

Love died as a result of the attack.

Officers responded to Woody Drive and Monticello Drive area to search for the suspects. Shortly after, the three teens were located.

All three have been charged with capital murder.