The Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post that it is investigating a death after the body of a person was found in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Raymond Road.
The department identified the case as a death investigation and said, “More information is forthcoming,” in the post. Officials did not release additional details about the identity of the person or the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Jackson Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Jackson and is responsible for responding to violent incidents, unexpected deaths and other serious crimes. Death investigations typically involve detectives, crime-scene technicians and a coroner or medical examiner to determine cause and manner of death.
Incidents like this can raise concerns in nearby neighborhoods, and investigations may take time as authorities collect evidence and interview witnesses. Authorities have not announced a timeline for releasing further information. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
