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Jackson police investigate homicide on Rebel Woods Drive

The Jackson Police Department said in a social media post that it is investigating a homicide in the 200 block of Rebel Woods Drive. The department’s post included the words “Standby for update.”

The Jackson Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of Jackson and is responsible for investigating major crimes, including homicides. In its brief post the department did not provide further details, identify a victim or name any suspects.

Homicide investigations typically involve securing a crime scene, collecting forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses. Detectives may canvass neighborhoods, review video surveillance and coordinate with county or state agencies as needed. Such investigations can be lengthy and may temporarily affect traffic or access in the immediate area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."