St. Louis, MO, August 4, 2026 —

Biloxi, Mississippi – Julius Taylor Jr. has received a life sentence for the murder of his neighbor, Rodney Dabney. The fatal incident on May 30, 2024, reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a game of dominoes, with allegations of cheating escalating into violence.

According to reports, the altercation began when Dabney intervened. Following this initial confrontation, Taylor Jr. fatally shot Dabney. The Mississippi resident has now been sentenced to life in prison for the crime.

Details regarding the specific circumstances of the altercation and the exact timeline of events leading to the shooting were not provided in the summary.



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