On January 30, 2024, 18-year-old Montrell Briggs and another 18-year-old, JaMarques Patterson, were fatally shot around 2 a.m. in Brandon, Mississippi, near Mary Myles Drive and Mary Crain Circle. Responding officers found one victim inside a vehicle and the other outside the car. The Brandon Police Department identified and arrested a juvenile suspect who faces two counts of murder, felony aggravated assault, and shooting into an occupied vehicle; authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive and the investigation remains active.

Montrell Briggs, born September 26, 2005, lived in Florence, Mississippi, and was the son of Kelvin and Tamonica Briggs. He was due to graduate the following May, participated in his church youth choir, and was described as loving, caring, and protective. His family says he enjoyed spending time with them, playing video games, and listening to music.

Does anyone who knew Montrell or who was in the Brandon area that night have information that could help investigators?