In the quiet community of Vaughan, Mississippi, a tragic event unfolded on the evening of September 1, 2024, shattering the calm and leaving a family devastated. Jerry Stewart, a 58-year-old Black male, was found deceased at a residence on Walker Road in Yazoo County. He, along with two other individuals, Benny Simmons and Mary Simmons, had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The Yazoo County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 9:38 p.m.
and discovered the three victims at the scene.
Born on March 14, 1966, in Edwards, Mississippi, Jerry Stewart was a man known for his skill and passion for fixing things, a trait that had endeared him to many within his community. He was a resident of Yazoo City at the time of his death. The loss of Stewart, alongside the Simmonses, sent ripples of grief and shock through the Vaughan community, as friends and family were left to grapple with the sudden and violent nature of their deaths.
Preliminary investigations by the Yazoo County Sheriff's Office have suggested that the incident may have stemmed from a family altercation. However, specific details regarding the nature of the dispute have not been released to the public. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the triple homicide, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects.
The investigation into the deaths of Jerry Stewart, Benny Simmons, and Mary Simmons remains active and ongoing. Law enforcement officials have urged anyone who may have information pertinent to the case to come forward and assist in their efforts to bring clarity and justice to the victims and their grieving families. As the community mourns, many questions surrounding the circumstances of that fatal September evening remain unanswered.
