Jontravious Warren was a 20-year-old Black man known to friends by nicknames like "2 Tray" and "Trench." Described as funny, happy, and loving, he lived in Canton, Mississippi, and worked as a forklift driver for a Nissan supplier.
On the afternoon of Saturday, June 22, 2024, a gathering at a popular local hangout spot on Hickory Street was shattered by gunfire. Around 12:30 p.m., a person began randomly firing shots into a crowd of people. Jontravious Warren was struck by the gunfire and was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people, including two minors, were also shot and sustained what the police chief described as extensive injuries.
The Canton Police Department’s investigation quickly led to an arrest. Authorities took 19-year-old Jeremy Ollie Jr.
into custody and charged him with one count of murder for Warren's death and six counts of aggravated assault for the other victims. Police also announced they were searching for a person of interest who they believed might have information about the shooting.
In the wake of the violence, officials canceled all activities on Hickory Street until further notice. As of the arrest in June 2024, the case against Ollie is proceeding through the legal system.
