Fifteen-year-old Johnny Cage, a Black student at Amanda Elzy High School, was shot and killed at his Greenwood, Mississippi home on the morning of June 10, 2022, after what began as a planned robbery. Three local youths were identified and arrested in the case: 19-year-old James Earl Cason, 17-year-old Darius Sims, and 15-year-old Terry Williams. Investigators say the robbery was planned the day before, and that Sims, who was the victim’s stepbrother, left the front door unlocked so the others could enter.

According to charges, Cason and Williams entered the home while Johnny tried to protect his two younger brothers; Johnny was fatally shot during that confrontation. The community held memorial services at the Leflore County Civic Center.

If anyone knew Johnny, his family, or has information about the events leading up to June 10, 2022, please share what you know.