Teen accused of killing elderly couple has brothers who allegedly shot deputy cops say 'will never walk again'
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The brothers of a Mississippi teenager accused of killing an elderly couple are now facing separate allegations after authorities say they tried to shoot a sheriff’s deputy in an incident just days later. Investigators said the deputy suffered catastrophic injuries and will “never walk again.”

According to WLBT, 17-year-old Cordarius Hobbs is accused of breaking into the Mendenhall home of Billy Blair, 74, and his wife, Virginia Carol Blair, 71, on June 3 and killing them.

Five days later, on June 8, Cordarius Hobbs’ brothers, Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs, were accused of attempting to kill a Covington County deputy. Covington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ricky Lott told News Agency that the pair fled after a traffic stop and allegedly opened fire on deputies.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Media and Public Relations Specialist Bailey Martin confirmed to News Agency that the three suspects are brothers.

Cortavius Hobbs and Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs were later taken into custody in connection with the alleged attempt to kill the deputy, according to the Covington County Sheriff’s Department.

Lott said Deputy Yates Rodney had originally stopped Cortavious and Cortavion for a seat belt violation. He described the brothers as initially “cordial, friendly and light-hearted,” and said they told the deputy they were returning from a fishing trip.

The deputy sheriff also said that Cortavious and Cortavion had marijuana in the car, stating that Yates could see a blunt inside. When he questioned Cortavious and Cortavion about the drugs, Lott said the situation began getting tense.

Deputy Yates Rodney was shot on June 8, according to officials. (Covington County Sheriff’s Department)

A 2-to-3-mile-long high-speed chase ended when the driver got stuck in the mud, Lott said, adding that Rodney was shot in his shoulder. The deputy sheriff said the doctor told Rodney that he “will never walk again,” saying the bullet nicked his lungs and spine.

Lott said Rodney has only been with the agency for around six months and recently got married. A GoFundMe set up for the injured deputy states that he “faces a long and challenging road to recovery.”

Cordarius Hobbs faces murder charges in addition to several more felonies. (Rankin County Jail)

The deputy sheriff said Cortavious and Cortavion both have juvenile criminal records but couldn’t give any more details.

Cortavious and Cortavion were charged with attempted capital murder and hindering prosecution, and Cortavion is also charged with felony fleeing.

Billy Blair and Virginia Blair

Billy Blair and Virginia Blair were killed on June 3. (Family Handout)

The shooting happened just days after the suspects’ brother, Cordarius, allegedly killed Billy and Virginia Blair. Deputies with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office were called to the couple’s home at around 12:24 p.m. on June 3 after family members couldn’t reach the couple. Once at the house, according to officials, the deputies were met with gunfire.

Cordarius is charged with two counts of capital murder, one count of burglary, four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and two counts of aggravated assault over 65 years old.

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