April 18, 2025
MARIANNA, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested two men in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Marianna on March 22, 2025.
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Tyrese Mitchell, 21, and Derrick Morris, 27, were charged with First-Degree Murder. Additionally, Morris was charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, and Mitchell was charged with Possession of a Machine Gun Device.
The investigation was initiated at the request of the Marianna Police Department (MPD).
The incident took place at Atkins Park, where MPD officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Earl Taylor, 52, lying on the ground next to his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. Taylor was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Mitchell and Morris are being held at Lee County Jail on $1 million bonds.
