Capitol Police are asking the public for assistance in a fatal hit-and-run investigation.
On Nov. 17, 2024, at about 6:51 p.m., officers responded to Raymond Road near Valley Street, underneath the viaduct, after reports of a collision. They found Cedric Jones lying motionless on the pavement.
Jones was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment but died on Feb. 2, 2025, from his injuries.
Police urge anyone with information to call Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers. Tips leading to an arrest could be rewarded with up to $2,500. To provide information, call 601-355-TIPS or submit an online tip here.
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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