Richard Allen Davis, 28, was killed on the night of Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the County Line Bar on Highway 613 in Lucedale, Mississippi. A George County High School graduate, boilermaker and father of two — Jaxon Allen Davis and Liliana Grace Davis — he was remembered as a music lover and former DJ who was well liked in his community.

According to authorities, an altercation began after 21-year-old Charles Ike Mason IV sang karaoke. Mason was removed from the bar, returned to his vehicle, retrieved a shotgun and opened fire. Davis was struck twice in the chest, treated at the scene, but died from his wounds. Mason fled with 22-year-old Jesse Donavan Holifield driving; both men later surrendered. Mason was charged with first-degree murder and Holifield with accessory after the fact.

In April 2026 a jury found Mason guilty of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault. Judge Calvin Taylor imposed a mandatory life term for the murder plus 20 years on each aggravated assault count and described the crime as senseless.

If anyone knew Richard or witnessed the events that night, can you share information that might add to the record?