The Jackson Police Department posted on its Facebook page that Chief RaShall Brackney briefed on a homicide that occurred this afternoon in the 3700 block of Douglas Avenue, marking the 52nd homicide of the year.
The department did not provide further details about the incident in the post. The Facebook entry did not identify any victims, suspects or a possible motive, and it did not say whether any arrests have been made.
The Jackson Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety in the city. Police agencies commonly track homicide counts as a key measure of violent crime and often release brief public statements when a fatal shooting or killing occurs to inform residents and solicit any helpful information.
The department did not include additional information in its social media post, and officials did not immediately release a more detailed statement. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
