Grandson of Choctaw Chief Martin killed in crash

Friday, February 9, 2007  

Kevin Shoemake, the 28-year-old grandson of Mississippi Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin, was killed on Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash.

Shoemake was a passenger in a car that left the road and hit a tree in Neshoba County.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

Get the Story:
Grandson of Choctaw tribe chief killed in accident (AP 2/8)
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Fatalities Reported in Neshoba, Newton Counties (WTOK 2/8)

Relevant Links:
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians - http://www.choctaw.org

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