On the night of Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at about 9:40 p.m., officers in Hollandale, Mississippi responded to reports of a man shot inside a vehicle in the 600 block of East Avenue N. Responding officers found 41-year-old Romal Hulio Topps suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.

Investigators identified a family member — Topps’ cousin — as the primary suspect. That relative was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Topps’ death. No motive has been publicly disclosed.

Anyone who knew Romal, was in the Hollandale area that night, or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.