Jackson authorities confirmed that Devon Modacure, the fourth person charged in the June 27 triple homicide on Queen Alexandria Lane, has been returned to Mississippi and denied bond during an initial court appearance. The shooting killed two women and a 2-year-old and has prompted renewed scrutiny of officer equipment security after investigators reported that a stolen Jackson Police Department SWAT rifle was used in the attack.
Arrest, charges and court action
Modacure was arrested on July 1 in Forney, Texas, by the U.S. Marshals Service and transported back to Jackson. He faces three counts of capital murder and a charge of aggravated assault. During his first court appearance after being returned to Hinds County, a judge denied bond.
Victims and other suspects
The victims were identified as Erica Weathersby, 30; her sister, Keyana Weathersby, 25; and Keyana's son, Camari Givens, 2. Jackson police said the toddler, who was in bed at the time, and both women were shot in the head.
- Victims: Erica Weathersby, 30; Keyana Weathersby, 25; Camari Givens, 2.
- Suspects charged with capital murder: Mikala Young, 25; Cornelius Carter, 28; Jordan Carter, 28; and Devon Modacure.
- Arrest location for Modacure: Forney, Texas; return to Jackson on July 1.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident date | June 27 |
| Location | Queen Alexandria Lane, Jackson |
| Charges | Three counts of capital murder; aggravated assault |
Weapons, motive and community implications
Police and city officials have disclosed that a JPD SWAT rifle stolen from an officer's marked vehicle about eight weeks before the killings was used in the shooting, according to Mayor John Horhn and Police Chief RaShall Brackney at a July 3 announcement. Investigators have not released a motive for the attack. Chief Brackney said it was not random.
"It was not random." — Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney
The use of a department-issued rifle taken from a marked vehicle has focused attention on department protocols and equipment security. City residents and advocacy groups have raised questions about how the weapon was stored and what steps the department is taking to prevent similar losses of gear.
Next steps in the case
All four people charged with capital murder remain under legal scrutiny. The denial of bond for Modacure keeps him in custody as prosecutors prepare their case. The community awaits further disclosures from investigators about motive and whether additional charges or arrests will follow. Court proceedings and any evidentiary hearings will be held in Hinds County.
For Jackson residents, the shooting and the revelation that a stolen police rifle was used has heightened concerns about public safety and accountability. City leaders say they are monitoring the investigation closely while urging residents to cooperate with law enforcement with any information that could assist the case.
