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‘A heinous crime’: Mississippi police arrest 2 in triple homicide that included toddler
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Two Mississippi men are accused of killing two women and a 2-year-old child last week in what authorities are calling a targeted attack.Read more trending news According to Hinds County online booking records, Jordan Lee Carter, 28, of Jackson, and Cornelious Carter, 28, of Jackson, were arrested...
Key takeaway The men are accused in the fatal shootings on June 27 of Erica Weathersby, 30; her sister, Keyana Weathersby, 25; and Camari Givens, 2, the son of Keyana Weathersby, WAPT reported.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The tragic events in Mississippi serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of violent crime on communities. While the incident occurred outside of Atlanta , the city's own experiences with gun violence and targeted attacks make the story feel all too familiar. Atlanta residents can draw parallels between the senseless killings in Jackson and the city's own struggles with violent crime, particularly in areas with high concentrations of poverty and limited access to resources. The fact that the suspects in the Mississippi case were able to be identified and apprehended through a combination of investigative work and tips from the public highlights the importance of community engagement and cooperation with law enforcement in preventing and solving crimes. As Atlanta continues to grapple with its own public safety challenges, the city can look to the efforts of law enforcement and community members in Jackson as a model for building trust and reducing violence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two Mississippi men are accused of killing two women and a 2-year-old child last week in what authorities are calling a targeted attack.Read more trending news According to Hinds County online booking records, Jordan Lee Carter, 28, of Jackson, and Cornelious Carter, 28, of Jackson, were arrested...
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