Bennie Owens, a 31-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the night of January 3, 2014, in Laurel, Mississippi. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Woodlawn Drive, where Owens and a friend were visiting another friend's house. As they were leaving the residence, both men were shot multiple times.
The other victim, 19-year-old Justin Curry, died at the scene from his injuries. Owens was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. The shooting cut short the life of a man in his early thirties and left a community searching for answers. The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggest a targeted attack, though a clear motive has not been publicly disclosed by law enforcement.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Bennie Owens and Justin Curry. The investigation into the double homicide remains open, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public. The lack of suspects or significant leads has left the families of both victims and the Laurel community awaiting justice and closure in this unresolved case.
