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Jackson police seek missing man last seen June 23

Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post it is attempting to locate Christopher Weathersby, a 34-year-old black man last seen June 23 at 1051 Claiborne Avenue. He is 5-foot-6 and 175 pounds and was wearing khaki pants and a white shirt, police said.

Police said Weathersby is known to suffer from a medical condition and has in the past left home for several days but usually returns. His family reported concern because he has been away from home since June 23, 2026, which is longer than usual, according to the post.

Police said they have called hospitals to determine whether he might have checked in. Anyone with information about Weathersby’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or 769-275-1249.

Missing-person investigations commonly prompt checks of medical facilities and community outreach; timely public tips can be crucial to locating someone who may need medical attention. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.

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."

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