Jacarius Marquelle Keys

In the winter of 2016, the community of Greenwood, Mississippi, was shaken by the violent death of Jacarius Marquelle Keys, a 23-year-old Black man. On the evening of December 28th, Keys was found deceased near the intersection of Main and Palace streets. He had been shot in what investigators believed to be a targeted attack. Known as a lyricist and a barber, his sudden and tragic death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.

The investigation into the homicide quickly led to ...

Jacarius Marquelle Keys, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial