In the small town of Itta Bena, Mississippi, the life of 22-year-old DeJavis R. James was cut short by an act of gun violence on January 15, 2021. The young man, known to some by the nickname '2 BEBE,' was a graduate of Leflore County High School and described as having a cool and laid-back personality.
Following the fatal shooting, an investigation was launched, leading to the arrests of three local men. Christopher Cross, aged 20, J.T. Cross, aged 19, and Damien Stone, aged 18, all residents of Itta Bena, were taken into custody. The three men were subsequently charged with murder in connection with James's death.
After their arrests, the suspects were held at the Leflore County Jail as they awaited their initial appearance before a judge. Court records from the 4th District Attorney's Office later showed that Christopher Cross, J.T. Cross, and Damien Stone were scheduled to face trial on charges of First Degree Murder. The trial was placed on the court docket for April 7, 2025. Further details regarding the specifics of the shooting, a potential motive, and the final outcome of the legal proceedings have not been made publicly available.
