Police: Soldier Murdered in Hattiesburg bar fight

Hattiesburg, MS -

Hattiesburg Police confirm to us a soldier--who just returned from Afghanistan last month--has been murdered.

According to Police Lieutenant Jon Traxler, there was a bar fight around 12:45 Sunday morning at Benny's Boom Boom Room.

23-year-old Holden Hughes was stabbed to death in that fight. Police tell us he suffered multiple stab wounds and died at the hospital. They also tell us Holden was originally from the Jackson area and was stationed at Camp Shelby.

Two men are in custody for the stabbing death.

Police say 23-year-old Aaron Dement
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31-year-old Derrick Valdez
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will both be charged with murdering the soldier.
Right now, few details about the fight are available. We're working to get you answers and will bring you more as it becomes available.
by Taboola