Blackjack Community, Oktibbeha County, MS — A quiet morning was shattered by gunfire in the early hours of June 29, 2025, as two young men were tragically killed in a shooting that has left the small Mississippi community of Blackjack reeling with grief and disbelief.
Deputy Coroner Billy Miller has confirmed that Jordan Mitchell, 21, and Kaiden Evans, 18, were fatally shot around 2:30 a.m. on Kincaid Road. The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office responded swiftly to reports of gunfire in the area, finding both victims at the scene. Despite efforts by emergency personnel, both young men were pronounced dead shortly after authorities arrived.
Sheriff Shank Phelps described the scene as active and emotionally charged, adding that the investigation remains in its early stages. The Sheriff’s Department is currently working to gather information, interview witnesses, and piece together the circumstances that led to the deadly gunfire. No suspects or persons of interest have yet been publicly identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
The news of the double homicide has sent shockwaves through the local community. Jordan Mitchell and Kaiden Evans were both known in the area, described by friends and neighbors as kind-hearted, full of potential, and deeply loved by those who knew them. Their sudden loss has devastated their families and raised fresh concerns about rising gun violence in rural Mississippi communities.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy,” said one resident. “These were young men with their whole lives ahead of them. Our community is small, and a loss like this hits every household.”
As word of the incident spread, messages of condolences began flooding social media. Friends and loved ones of Jordan and Kaiden are expressing their sorrow, sharing photos, memories, and words of remembrance for two lives cut far too short.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department has asked anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously and could be critical in helping law enforcement bring justice to the victims and their grieving families.
More updates are expected from authorities later today. In the meantime, the community mourns the loss of two promising young men whose absence will be deeply felt for years to come.
