LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old was arrested in connection to the shooting death of another teenager at a Lexington lounge.

The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Blackout Lounge in Lexington just before 10:00 p.m. on September 6, 2025.

Police said they were notified by UMMC Holmes County that the victim, 18-year-old Marqwon Powers, had been taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. He had been shot three times and died that evening.

The suspect, 18-year-old Jaiden Clarke, was arrested and charged with murder.

Investigators believe an argument over gambling led to the fatal shooting. Anyone with information about the case can contact the Lexington Police Department at 662-834-3508.

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