Capitol Police are asking for the public’s 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, under the viaduct, where they found Cedric Jones lying motionless on the pavement.
Mr. Jones was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment. He died from his injuries on Feb. 2, 2025.
Police urge anyone with information to call Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers. A tip leading to an arrest could earn a reward of up to $2,500. Call 601-355-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at p3tips.com.
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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