JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced an 18-year-old was arrested in connection to the death of a recent Canton High School graduate during a trail ride event.
Investigators said Amarien Carmichael, 18, was arrested on June 15, 2026, and charged with murder and five counts of aggravated assault. He made his initial appearance in court on June 16, 2026, and received a $3.5 million bond.
Police said the shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Forest Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on June 6, 2026.
When officers arrived, they discovered that Joidan Worthy, 18, had been killed by a single gunshot wound. Five other people were injured.
According to investigators, the shooting occurred during a trail ride event at Grants Field in Northwest Jackson, where a crowd had gathered. Witnesses reported there was a fight involving several unidentified males, which escalated to gunfire.
WJTV 12 News spoke exclusively with Worthy’s mother about her daughter.
“She made you smile. She loved animals. She wanted to be a veterinarian. She was going to school to be a veterinarian. She… I just hate this situation happened to her,” said Kursten Brent, Worthy’s mother.
Outside of the court on Tuesday, Carmichael’s mother and grandmother apologized to Brent for the loss of her daughter, but they’re still maintaining their loved one’s innocence.
The shooting remains under investigation, and more arrests are possible. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).