Meridian Shooting: Sh’Quiya Carpenter, Shedrick McAlister and Jada Hickman Identified as Three Victims
Sh’Quiya Carpenter, 22, Shedrick McAlister, 49, and Jada Hickman, reportedly 21, died following a shooting at St. Francis Apartments in Meridian, Mississippi.
Three Victims Die After Shooting at St. Francis Apartments
The Meridian, Mississippi, community is grieving after a shooting at St. Francis Apartments claimed three lives. The victims have been identified in the supplied reports as Sh’Quiya Carpenter, 22, Shedrick McAlister, 49, and Jada Hickman, reportedly 21.
The shooting occurred on October 20, 2026, at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Fourth Avenue. According to the account provided, police responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. Two victims were initially pronounced dead, while a third was critically injured and transported for further medical treatment in Jackson.
On October 26, authorities reportedly confirmed that the third victim had died from her injuries. The police update available in the supplied material did not identify that victim by name, so Jada Hickman’s identity and age should remain attributed to the separate memorial account unless independently confirmed.
The tragedy has left families and friends facing the loss of loved ones while investigators work to establish what led to the violence.
Sh’Quiya Carpenter, 22, Remembered by Loved Ones
Sh’Quiya Carpenter, 22, of Meridian, was one of the two victims identified by the Lauderdale County Coroner’s Office after the shooting. A separate memorial account also refers to her as Quintaria “Quiya” Molphus, although that additional name has not been independently confirmed in the reports reviewed.
Her death has left loved ones grieving a young woman whose life ended in a sudden act of violence. Further details about her personal life, family and funeral arrangements have not been confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Shedrick McAlister, 49, Known as “Smooth”
Shedrick McAlister, 49, of Meridian, was the second victim identified by the coroner’s office. The supplied memorial account says he was affectionately known as “Smooth,” though this nickname was not confirmed in the local news reports reviewed.
His death represents another devastating loss for family members, friends and others who knew him. Additional biographical details and funeral arrangements have not been established by the information available.
Jada Hickman’s Reported Death After Critical Injuries
The third victim was initially reported to be in critical condition after being taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to Jackson. On October 26, Meridian police confirmed that the person had died from injuries sustained in the shooting. The department said the charges in the case would be upgraded, but did not announce the revised charges in that update.
The supplied memorial account identifies the third victim as Jada Hickman, 21. However, the police update and local news report reviewed did not publicly identify the third victim by name. Her identity and age should therefore remain attributed to that memorial account until confirmed by authorities or another reliable source.
Tommy Lard Charged in Connection With the Shooting
WTOK reported that 28-year-old Tommy Lard was charged after the shooting with two counts of murder, attempted murder, shooting into a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police later confirmed that the third victim had died and said charges would be upgraded accordingly. The revised charges were not specified in the latest report reviewed.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed a motive in the reports reviewed. The investigation remains active, and Tommy Lard is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
A Community Mourns Three Lives
The deaths have brought profound grief to families and friends in Meridian. Three people were shot in one incident, and the loss of each victim has left loved ones facing difficult questions and painful days ahead.
As investigators continue their work, the families deserve privacy and compassion. Memorial details should be shared only when confirmed by relatives or authorised representatives.
Our condolences go to the loved ones of Sh’Quiya Carpenter, Shedrick McAlister and the third victim. May their families find strength and support as they mourn.
Personal Details of the Three Victims
Detail Sh’Quiya Carpenter Shedrick McAlister Jada Hickman
Age 22 49 21, according to supplied memorial account
Hometown Meridian, Mississippi Meridian, Mississippi Not independently confirmed
Other name or nickname “Quintaria ‘Quiya’ Molphus,” according to supplied account “Smooth,” according to supplied account Not confirmed
Date of incident October 20, 2026 October 20, 2026 October 20, 2026
Funeral arrangements Not confirmed Not confirmed Not confirmed
Incident Details
Detail Information
Location St. Francis Apartments, 2400 block of Fourth Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi
Date October 20, 2026
Initial report Two people dead, one critically injured
Later development Police confirmed the third victim died on October 26
Suspect charged Tommy Lard, 28
Initial charges reported Two counts of murder, attempted murder, shooting into a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Updated charges Police said charges would be upgraded; revised charges were not specified in the latest report reviewed
Motive Not publicly confirmed
Investigation Ongoing
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