In the small town of Hollandale, Mississippi, a family bond was tragically broken by an act of violence that claimed the life of 41-year-old Romal Hulio Topps. On the evening of Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Hollandale Police Department received distressing reports of a man being shot while inside his vehicle in the 600 block of East Avenue N.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Topps suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation into the death of the male victim quickly led to a startling revelation. Authorities identified the primary suspect as Topps' own cousin. While the motive for the shooting has not been publicly disclosed, the close familial relationship between the victim and the alleged perpetrator sent shockwaves through the community.
In the days following the incident, the investigation progressed, and Topps' cousin was taken into custody. He was subsequently charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Romal Hulio Topps. The case then moved to the judicial system for legal proceedings to unfold. Further details regarding a potential trial, plea, or conviction have not been made available in public records.
