Copiah County Shooting: Tragedy on Mother’s Day: Mississippi Hazlehurst High School students Trenarius Dixon and La’Shayia Stewart, Two Hazlehurst High School Students, Fatally Shot on Interstate 55
Trenarius Dixon and La’Shayia Stewart, two 17-year-old students at Hazlehurst High School, were shot and killed in a tragic incident on Mother’s Day on Interstate 55 in Copiah County. The victims were found on the southbound side of I-55 near the Gallman exit early Sunday morning.
The interstate was temporarily closed following the discovery, but it was reopened to traffic at 6:30 a.m. Multiple bullet holes were found in the windows of a car believed to be connected to the incident.
Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley confirmed the identities of the victims, revealing that Dixon was a senior just days away from graduation. The news has sent shockwaves through the Hazlehurst community, where both teens were well-known and loved.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, with support from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, is leading the investigation into the shooting. As of now, no arrests have been made.
The incident has left the community in mourning, with friends and family remembering the two teenagers as kind and loving individuals. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
Trenarius Dixon was a senior at Hazlehurst High School, just days away from graduating. He was a bright and promising student, with a future full of possibilities. La’Shayia Stewart was also a student at the same school, and was known for her kindness and compassion.
The shooting has raised concerns about gun violence and safety in the community. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify the perpetrator.
The community is coming together to support the families of the victims, with a candlelight vigil and memorial service planned in their honor. The incident is a tragic reminder of the senseless violence that can occur, and the need for community and support in times of grief.
The investigation is ongoing, with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the Mississippi Highway Patrol working to gather evidence and identify the perpetrator. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
In the meantime, the community is left to mourn the loss of two young lives, and to support the families and friends of the victims. The incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of community and support in times of grief.
The memory of Trenarius Dixon and La’Shayia Stewart will live on in the hearts of their friends and family, and their legacy will continue to inspire and motivate others. May they rest in peace.
