A Mississippi woman, Aziza Young, 35, is facing serious charges after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend, 45-year-old Adrione Triggs, before fleeing the scene in his stolen car.
In a bizarre turn of events, Young turned herself in to the police with the assistance of local media, calling the Natchez Democrat to let them know she was surrendering to authorities.
The Shooting and the Claim of Self-Defense
The tragic incident occurred in Jackson, Mississippi, where Young reportedly shot Triggs during a domestic dispute. The Jackson Police Department issued a warrant for Young’s arrest, and she eventually surrendered to authorities after contacting the Natchez Democrat, a local newspaper.
She feared what would happen when she turned herself in and gave the paper a heads-up before going to the police.
During the investigation, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed that the shooting was a domestic situation and that it appeared to have been “calculated.” Young claimed she acted in self-defense, saying that Triggs had threatened to kill her. However, police and witnesses contradicted her story.
Chief Wade stated that, based on witness accounts, Young was not defending herself. He added that Young had allegedly attempted to move Triggs’ body, further indicating a lack of self-defense.
The Investigation and Allegations of Dragging the Body
Witnesses reported seeing Young drag Triggs’ body after the shooting, which raised serious doubts about her self-defense claim. Chief Wade publicly addressed the situation, urging Young to have called the police if she was truly defending herself.
“If you’re defending yourself after you took his life, call us,” Wade said. “Don’t try to drag the body and move the body somewhere to fit some narrative you’re trying to put together.”
Young’s Surrender to Authorities
After calling the Natchez Democrat, Young was tipped off by an anonymous source about her whereabouts, leading to her eventual surrender. Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, along with Natchez police officers, met Young at a residence, where she awaited her arrest.
According to Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten, Young was “standing there trembling” and appeared scared about the outcome, but did not resist arrest.
Young was taken into custody without incident and later appeared in court for a bond hearing on Wednesday. During the hearing, an officer testified about the events leading to Triggs’ death, recounting how Young and Triggs had arrived at the house together and were already arguing.
Witnesses reported seeing Young don a blue surgical glove, retrieve a gun from Triggs’ vehicle, and then wait for him to come outside. When Triggs exited the house, Young allegedly shot him in the back, and after a brief struggle over the gun, she reportedly shot him several more times before fleeing the scene in his car.
Legal Proceedings and Self-Defense Claim
Young’s attorney maintains that she acted in self-defense, but the evidence against her raises questions about the validity of her claim. In addition to the murder charge, Young faces charges for stealing Triggs’ car.
Her bond was set at $1,025,000, with $1 million for the murder charge and $25,000 for the car theft. Young is expected to be transferred to Jackson to face the charges against her.
The death of Adrione Triggs has left many questions unanswered, particularly regarding the circumstances of the shooting and whether it truly was an act of self-defense. Aziza Young’s actions following the incident—such as fleeing the scene and attempting to move Triggs’ body—complicate her defense.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case will likely continue to draw attention for its strange circumstances, particularly Young’s unusual decision to contact the media before turning herself in.
