Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department

327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov

For Immediate Release

Date: February 25, 2016
Officer Colendula Green
Public Information Officer
Tel #: 601-960-0948
cgreen@city.jackson.ms.us

MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE

On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at approx. 2:53 PM, Jackson Police Officers responded to the
1900 block of Ventura Dr. regarding a shooting. Upon officers arrival it was learned that two
female victims had been shot multiple times in the street near this location. They were later
identified as Stephanie Mejia and Janis Evans. They were both pronounced deceased on scene.
Janis Evans was later confirmed to be several weeks pregnant at the time of her death.
During the course of the preliminary investigation, it was learned that the victims were both
occupying a white in color Chrysler 300 at the time of the shooting. They were either shot in the
vehicle and/or in close proximity to the vehicle. The suspect(s) fled the scene on foot after the
shooting.
During the course of the follow-up investigation, Robbery/Homicide Detectives questioned
Rahim Williams on January 27, 2016 regarding this incident. He was arrested after questioning
for Convicted Felon in Possession of a Stolen Firearm. He was booked into the City Jail where
he remained.
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Rahim Williams was developed and identified as a suspect in
this incident. He has been charged with three counts of Murder stemming from the deaths of
Stephanie Mejia, Janis Evans and the death of the fetus. He is currently being held in the Hinds
County Detention Center in Raymond, MS awaiting an initial court appearance.
This investigation is still ongoing. More charges and/or arrests are possible. If anyone has any
information regarding this incident they are urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at
601-960-1234 or 601-355-TIPS.
Victims:
Stephanie Mejia-29
Janis Evans-23 (Pregnant)

Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov

Suspect:
Rahim Williams-22