Bennie Owens, a 31-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the night of January 3, 2014, in Laurel, Mississippi. The shooting happened at about 11 p.m. on Woodlawn Drive while Owens and a friend were leaving a third friend’s house. Both men were struck multiple times; the other victim, 19-year-old Justin Curry, died at the scene and Owens was taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his wounds.

Authorities have described the incident as suggesting a targeted attack, but a clear motive has not been publicly disclosed. No arrests have been announced and the double homicide investigation remains open. The families and the Laurel community continue to await answers and justice.

If anyone has information about Bennie Owens, Justin Curry, or the events on Woodlawn Drive that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.