On the evening of March 25, 2023, 47-year-old Kelvin Rancifer Sr., a Black man, was shot and killed near the intersection of Ohea and Shelby Streets in Greenville, Mississippi. Greenville Police found Mr. Rancifer with fatal gunshot wounds and began an immediate investigation.

Two teenagers from Greenville were taken into custody after officers say they attempted to flee on foot. The suspects are identified as 16-year-old Myles Williams and 17-year-old Jakereian Cannon; both were charged with first-degree murder and taken to the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility awaiting their initial court appearance. No motive has been released and authorities have not detailed what led to the shooting.

If anyone witnessed activity around Ohea and Shelby Streets that night or has information about Mr. Rancifer’s death, please share what is known with investigators.