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The two brothers of a Mississippi teen accused of killing an elderly couple allegedly attempted to gun down a sheriff's deputy, who police said will "never walk again," in a separate incident just days later.
Cordarius Hobbs, 17, allegedly broke into the home of 74-year-old Billy Blair and his 71-year-old wife Virginia Carol Blair on June 3 in Mendenhall, Mississippi, and killed them, WLBT reported.
Just days later, on June 8, Cordarius Hobbs' brothers, Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs, allegedly tried to kill a Covington County, Mississippi, deputy. Covington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ricky Lott told Fox News Digital the two men fled from deputies after a traffic stop that led to both Cortavious and Cortavion allegedly firing their weapons.
All three people are brothers, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Media and Public Relations Specialist Bailey Martin told Fox News Digital.
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Cortavius Hobbs and Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs were arrested after allegedly trying to kill a deputy. (Covington County Sheriff's Department)
Lott said Cortavious and Cortavion were initially pulled over by Deputy Yates Rodney for a seat belt violation, saying the suspects were initially "cordial, friendly and light-hearted," adding the two men were coming back from a fishing trip.
The deputy sheriff also said that Cortavious and Cortavion had marijuana in the car, stating that Yates could see a blunt inside. When he questioned Cortavious and Cortavion about the drugs, Lott said the situation began getting tense.
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Deputy Yates Rodney was shot on June 8, according to officials. (Covington County Sheriff's Department)
A 2-to-3-mile-long high-speed chase ended when the driver got stuck in the mud, Lott said, adding that Rodney was shot in his shoulder. The deputy sheriff said the doctor told Rodney that he "will never walk again," saying the bullet nicked his lungs and spine.
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Lott said Rodney has only been with the agency for around six months and recently got married. A GoFundMe set up for the injured deputy states that he "faces a long and challenging road to recovery."
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Cordarius Hobbs faces murder charges in addition to several more felonies. (Rankin County Jail)
The deputy sheriff said Cortavious and Cortavion both have juvenile criminal records but couldn't give any more details.
Cortavious and Cortavion were charged with attempted capital murder and hindering prosecution, and Cortavion is also charged with felony fleeing.
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Billy Blair and Virginia Blair were killed on June 3. (Family Handout)
The shooting happened just days after the suspects' brother, Cordarius, allegedly killed Billy and Virginia Blair . Deputies with the Simpson County Sheriff's Office were called to the couple's home at around 12:24 p.m. on June 3 after family members couldn't reach the couple. Once at the house, according to officials, the deputies were met with gunfire.
Cordarius is charged with two counts of capital murder, one count of burglary, four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and two counts of aggravated assault over 65 years old.
Adam Sabes is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.
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Breitbart NewsIndependentCenter9 days agoA teenager has been charged with the murder of an elderly couple in Mississippi following a robbery that led to a shootout with law enforcement.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual summary of events without overtly biased language or framing. It does not take a stance on the legal proceedings, the victim's characteristics, or the broader implications of the incident.
Fox News (US)IndependentCenter9 days agoA 17-year-old Mississippi teen, Cordarius Hobbs, is accused of murdering an elderly couple in their home. Days later, his two brothers, Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs, allegedly attempted to shoot a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop. The deputy was reportedly injured and will 'never walk again.' According to officials, the brothers were pulled over for a seatbelt violation and were found with marijuana. The encounter escalated when the brothers became uncooperative, leading to gunfire.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual details about criminal charges and law enforcement encounters without overtly favoring any side. It includes direct quotes from officials and does not employ loaded language or selective sourcing that would indicate a clear ideological slant.
Official sources cited
- government Covington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ricky Lott
- government Mississippi Department of Public Safety Media and Public Relations Specialist Bailey Martin
Fox News (US)IndependentCenter9 days ago Mississippi teen allegedly killed elderly couple in their home before firing on deputies in standoffA 17-year-old Mississippi teen, Cordarius Hobbs, is alleged to have broken into the home of an elderly couple, killing both of them before engaging in a standoff with police. Deputies responded to the scene after failing to contact the couple and encountered gunfire upon arrival. Hobbs reportedly attempted to surrender but fled, leading to a chase where one deputy was shot. Hobbs was later arrested after being shot by a state trooper and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a criminal incident without apparent ideological framing. It reports on events as described by law enforcement and includes details from multiple officials without overtly favoring any side or using loaded language.
Official sources cited
- government Simpson County Sheriff's Office
- government Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey
Los Angeles TimesIndependent🔒Center11 days agoA Texas teenager has been convicted of murder following a fatal stabbing incident during a high school track meet.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal conviction related to a tragic event at a high school track meet. The subject matter is not inherently politically charged, and there is no indication of biased framing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The focus is on legal proceedings and the facts of the犯罪
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