In a chilling sequence of events, two brothers from Mississippi, Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs, are now facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to shoot a sheriff’s deputy. This incident comes just days after their brother, Cordarius Hobbs, was accused of a šš½šøšøšš¾šš double murder.
On June 3, 2026, Cordarius, 17, reportedly broke into the home of 74-year-old Billy Blair and his 71-year-old wife, Virginia Carol Blair, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, leading to their tragic deaths, according to WLBT. The community was left reeling from the violent crime, which has drawn significant media attention.
Fast forward to June 8, and the situation escalated further when Cortavious and Cortavion allegedly engaged in a violent confrontation with law enforcement. Covington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ricky Lott shared with Fox News Digital that the brothers fled a traffic stop initiated for a seat belt violation, during which they reportedly fired at deputies.
Initially, the encounter seemed benign, with the brothers appearing friendly and relaxed after returning from a fishing trip. However, the atmosphere shifted dramatically when marijuana was spotted in their vehicle, leading to a tense exchange with Deputy Yates Rodney.
What followed was a harrowing high-speed chase spanning 2 to 3 miles, which ended when the suspectsā vehicle became stuck in the mud. Tragically, during the pursuit, Deputy Rodney was shot in the shoulder, with doctors later revealing the bullet had caused severe damage, leaving him unable to walk again.
The deputy, who had only been with the department for six months and recently married, now faces a long and arduous recovery process. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support him during this challenging time.
Both Cortavious and Cortavion have prior juvenile records, according to Sheriff Lott, though specific details remain undisclosed. They now face charges including attempted capital murder and hindering prosecution, with Cortavion also charged with felony fleeing.
This violent episode occurred just days after their brother Cordarius was charged with multiple serious offenses, including two counts of capital murder related to the deaths of the Blairs. Authorities were called to the couple’s home after family members were unable to reach them, and upon arrival, deputies were met with gunfire.
As this tragic story unfolds, many are left wondering how such violence could erupt within one family and what the future holds for the victims and the accused.
