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2 Mississippi Teens Found Shot Dead on Rural Road
Victims Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson, both 16, were reported missing before their bodies were discovered by sanitation workers.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:48am
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The discovery of two murdered teenagers on a rural Mississippi road has sparked an urgent investigation into the causes of youth violence in the region.Jackson TodayTwo 16-year-old Mississippi teenagers, Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson, were found shot to death on a rural road in Hinds County on Monday. The victims had been reported missing to the Jackson Police Department in the previous 24 hours, and investigators believe they were killed at the scene. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, who is also the Jackson Police chief, said the investigation is ongoing and no suspects or motives have been identified.
Why it matters
The double homicide of two young victims in a rural area outside the state capital raises concerns about youth violence and the safety of Mississippi communities, especially as the victims had recently been reported missing.
The details
Sanitation workers discovered the bodies of Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson around noon on Monday on a rural road northwest of Jackson. Both victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the teens were shot at the scene, but have not ruled out another crime location. No suspects or motives have been identified so far in the investigation, which is being led by the Hinds County Sheriff's Office with assistance from Jackson and Capitol police.
- The victims were reported missing to the Jackson Police Department within the 24 hours prior to their bodies being found.
- The bodies were discovered by sanitation workers around noon on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The players
Tyree Jones
The Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police chief, who is overseeing the investigation into the double homicide.
Terry Burrell Jr.
One of the two 16-year-old victims found shot dead on a rural Mississippi road.
Khloe Hudson
One of the two 16-year-old victims found shot dead on a rural Mississippi road.
What they’re saying
“Anyone with information should contact the sheriff's office at 601-352-1521 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).”
— Tyree Jones, Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police Chief
What’s next
Investigators are continuing to search for suspects and a motive in the double homicide. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Jackson and Capitol police departments.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of youth violence and community safety in rural Mississippi areas, underscoring the need for comprehensive solutions to protect vulnerable young people.
