Demarius Richard, a 21-year-old Black man from Indianola, Mississippi, was found dead south of Indianola on September 21, 2023. He died of a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities opened an investigation and are treating the death as a homicide.

The investigation remains active while the family, friends, and community wait for answers.

If anyone has information about Demarius, his last known whereabouts, or the circumstances around September 21, please contact investigators handling the case.