PURVIS, Miss. — A deep wave of grief has settled over the Purvis community following a tragic shooting that claimed the life of Anna Crochet, 23, of Sandy Hook, and led to the arrest of Kobe Keshad Winsely, 25, of Lumberton, as reported by Purvis Police Assistant Chief Jay Green. The incident, further detailed by Lamar County Coroner Blake Matherne and witnessed in part by WDAM 7 reporter Raven Little, has left families and residents struggling to process the violent events that unfolded Monday afternoon in downtown Purvis.
According to authorities, officers were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. following reports of “multiple shots fired” near the Hattiesburg Clinic Family Clinic at 101 Weems Street. When first responders arrived, they discovered Anna had been struck multiple times in a shooting described by police as severe and deliberate. She was rushed to Forrest General Hospital in critical condition, where medical teams worked urgently to save her life. Despite those efforts, she later died from her injuries.
Officials confirmed that a small child was also present during the incident and was taken from the scene by the suspect. Authorities later confirmed that the child is safe and unharmed, offering a small measure of relief amid an otherwise devastating situation.
Law enforcement arrested and charged Kobe Keshad Winsely in connection with the shooting. Investigators have stated the case is believed to be domestic in nature and described it as an “isolated incident,” though additional charges are expected as proceedings move forward in court. The investigation remains active as authorities continue gathering evidence and reviewing the full circumstances surrounding the event.
At the scene, investigators secured the area around the clinic as crime scene tape surrounded the roadway and nearby property. A vehicle with multiple bullet holes in the driver’s side door was documented as part of the investigation, underscoring the intensity of the violence that unfolded in broad daylight. Reporters on site described a heavy law enforcement presence as officials worked for hours to process evidence and coordinate the initial stages of the investigation.
While authorities continue their work, the focus for many has shifted toward remembering the life that was lost. Anna Crochet is being remembered by those who knew her as a young woman full of promise, kindness, and quiet strength. At just 23 years old, her future was still unfolding, and her sudden passing has left a painful void in the lives of family and friends.
Across Sandy Hook and Purvis, the emotional impact of her death has been deeply felt. Loved ones are left grappling with shock and heartbreak, struggling to comprehend how quickly an ordinary afternoon turned into an unimaginable tragedy. In the days ahead, that grief is expected to ripple further through the community as more people learn of her passing and reflect on the life she lived.
As the investigation continues, officials have emphasized that details remain active and subject to updates. Yet amid the ongoing inquiries, the human toll remains at the center of this tragedy.
For many, Anna’s memory is now what remains—memories of her presence, her personality, and the connections she built with those around her. Those memories are becoming the foundation for grief, remembrance, and healing in a community shaken by sudden loss.
Even as questions remain, the community continues to come together in support of Anna’s loved ones, offering condolences, prayers, and strength during an incredibly painful time.
Her life, though tragically cut short, continues to be remembered with love, and her absence is deeply felt by all who knew her.
Gone too soon. Deeply missed. Never forgotten.
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