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The  sweetest  elderly Mississippi couple were allegedly killed by a teenage burglar who then shot at cops during a six-hour standoff while barricaded in the house, according to authorities.

Billy Blair, 74, and his wife, Virginia Carol Blair, 71, were killed after 17-year-old Cordarius Hobbs broke into their home last Wednesday, WLBT reported. Hobbs has since been charged with capital murder.

Cops swooped on the Mendenhall home just after noon for a welfare check after worried relatives couldn't make contact - but they encountered gunfire upon their arrival.

3 Billy Blair, 74, and his wife, Virginia Carol Barnett-Blair, 71, were allegedly killed by a teenage burglar. Family Handout

The burglary was already taking place when police arrived and the front door was open. It's not clear how long Hobbs had been inside the house.

Hobbs allegedly told cops he would surrender at the front door before escaping via the back of the Blairs' home.

Hobbs bolted out of the property after cops fired tear gas, said Bailey Martin, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokesperson.

He allegedly fired at four different cops as well as an infant. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said those who were shot at were  pinned down by gunfire. 

Hobbs was shot by a trooper during the standoff and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was arrested after being chased by officers.

3 Cordarius Hobbs, 17, is charged with capital murder. WLBT

The Blairs, who ran a tire business, were described by their pastor Andy Fullington as  the sweetest couple  who  had such a beautiful spirit about them,  WLBT reported.

 They walked with the Lord. They have left behind a beautiful example, a shining light,  he said.



 We're going to miss them so much, but we know where they are and that gives us great comfort. 

3  They walked with the Lord,  their pastor said of the Blairs. Family Handout

He told how Virginia Blair, a church pianist for 30 years, would always praise him for his readings.

 Even if it was a bad sermon, even messed up, she was just a Godly wo

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