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11-07-2025
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Jackson neighborhood "terrorized" after 100 rounds of ammo fired in mass shootout, chief says
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said police arrested an 18-year-old and are searching for at least four more suspects in connection to a shootout where more than 100 rounds of ammunition were fired in the Brookhollow neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, July 9. "(It's) typically a very quiet neighborhood, a very beautiful neighborhood and good people in that neighborhood. But they were terrorized yesterday by a large shooting incident, active shooting situation, mass shooting situation, a horrific situation for that community," Wade said during a livestream press conference on Thursday, July 10. Wade said the shootout occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday and spanned several blocks from the 5200 block of Brookhollow Drive to Anvil Circle to Kingswood Circle. Wade said two groups of men were involved in the shootout. According to Wade, multiple cars and homes were damaged by assault rifles and handguns. Wade said police recovered more than 100 shell casings in that area. "By the grace of God Almighty," Wade said, no injuries were reported. The exchange was caught on a family's surveillance cameras, Wade said, adding it took about four hours for police to process the crime scene. "They faced something that no other citizen or community should ever face, where individuals — knuckleheads, lawless, reckless individuals — are out here shooting at each other, running from street to street actively (and) aggressively trying to gun each other down," Wade said. "They didn't hit each other and thank God they did not hit some innocent person who had nothing to do with their foolishness and chaos." Wade said Linden Ford, 18, was arrested and charged with one count of shooting into an occupied dwelling in connection to the case. Tow firearms were recovered from his residence. Homicides reportedly down in Jackson: Jackson sees 40% reduction in homicides in first half of 2025 compared to last year Officers are also searching for at least four persons of interest in the case. The suspects are believed to be older teenagers or men in their early 20s. As of 2 p.m. Thursday, police issued a warrant for 20-year-old Quinmarion Crisler. Wade said investigators believe the shootout occurred due to an ongoing issue that could be drug related. Wade said there will be an increased police presence in the neighborhood "to make sure it doesn't happen again in that neighborhood or anywhere else." Police speak on anti-homeless bills: Jackson and Capitol police are not fully prepared to enforce anti-homeless bills on July 1 Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mass shootout in Jackson MS neighborhood on Wednesday, July 9
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07-07-2025
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Jackson sees 40% reduction in homicides in first half of 2025 compared to last year
The city of Jackson saw an approximate 42% reduction in homicides in the first six months of 2025 — January to June — compared to the same period last year. Records from the Clarion Ledger show Jackson reported 36 homicides between January and June 30, 2025, with 31 cases handled by the Jackson Police Department and five worked by the Mississippi Capitol Police. Last year, the city saw 62 homicides in the same six-month period, with 60 cases investigated by Jackson police and 2 handled by Capitol police. Wendell Watts, assistant chief of the Patrol Operations Division for the Jackson Police Department, credits violent crime initiatives led by JPD Chief Joseph Wade and partnerships with agencies such as the FBI, Capitol Police and the Hinds County Sheriff's Department for reducing crime in the city. At a June 27 press conference, Watts emphasized the department's commitment to achieving even greater reductions in crime. "Chief Wade came out of the gate telling us there's a gang problem in Jackson, and there's a crime problem that we've got going on," Watts said. "We're working in conjunction with everybody from the mayor's office, all the way to the governor's office, to the community. We want everyone involved, because we want the crime rate down." Details on homicide victims in Jackson in June 2025 are provided below. Ages and spellings of names are based on police statements and court records: Police on anti-homeless bills: Jackson and Capitol police are not fully prepared to enforce anti-homeless bills on July 1. What's still in the making? JPD Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said Carrie Lotasha Fields, 33, was shot on June 10 in the 3600 block of Jayne Avenue and died at the scene. Court records state Fields was shot multiple times. Police arrested Andre Sawyer, 28, on June 11 in connection to the fatal shooting. Police said the shooting appears to be a domestic situation. Court records show Sawyer was denied bond by a judge at an initial court appearance on June 12. JPD previously reported that a second person of interest was being sought regarding the case; however, the identity of the individual has not been released by police. The Clarion Ledger's request for updated suspect information was not provided before this publication. Brown said Keodrick Kincade was shot on June 17 in the 5000 block of Interstate South Frontage Road near Canton Mart Road and died at the scene. Police did not provide Kincade's age to the Clarion Ledger before this publication. Police arrested and charged D'Juanya Carter, 26, with murder in connection to the shooting. Court records show Carter was denied bond by a judge at an initial court appearance on June 18. New development in Merit Health murder: Patient accused of killing Wendy Gilbreath at Merit Health seeks trial delay. What we know The Jackson Police Department is searching for a suspect after Troy Howard Jr., 53, was fatally shot multiple times on June 18 in the 1200 block of Gentry Street. Brown said Howard was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center where Howard later died from his injuries. Brown previously described a suspect to the Clarion Ledger as "a Black male of large stature last seen wearing all black and walking on Livingston Avenue." No identity has been released by police as of this publication. Jackson police said LaJarvis Ruffin, 30, was shot multiple times and killed on June 19 at the Park Springs Apartments on Shaw Road. Brown previously told the Clarion Ledger, at that time, he had no information on whether the victim was shot inside or outside an apartment. According to WLBT, Ruffin was changing the locks on his child's mother door because the mother was having issues with the father of her other child. WLBT reported that is when Ruffin's cousin heard gunshots, discovering Ruffin had been fatally shot outside the door. Police announced on June 25 the arrests of Grejuan Allen, 31, and Jederrion Walton, 28, in connection to the case. Allen faces charges for murder, armed robbery and house burglary. Walton faces a murder charge. Capitol police said Karah Perkins, the 23-year-old granddaughter of a civil rights leader, was shot on June 22 on East Northside Drive and later died at a hospital. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Bailey Martin said officers responded to a call around 4:40 a.m. and discovered Perkins suffering from a gunshot wound. Perkins' family said Karah died on Monday, June 23, from her injuries. Martin said police arrested one suspect in connection to the incident but did not identify the suspect before this publication. Karah Perkins is the granddaughter of civil rights leader, John Perkins. John is a civil rights activist, minister and author known for his advocate work in racial reconciliation, justice and community development. John was born in 1930 in New Hebron, Mississippi — roughly 55 miles south of Jackson. Karah's family shared a tribute to their loved one on Facebook writing, in-part, "Karah has always been sunshine on earth. And now, by God's grace, she will be sunshine poured out— bringing healing to others and radiating God's love in a way only He could orchestrate. We are heartbroken. But we are not without hope." The family also shared on Facebook that a memorial service for Karah was to be held at 1 p.m. on July 2 at the New Horizon International Church. According to the family, they have established the Karah Perkins Potter Sunshine Scholarship through the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation. Addressing crime on wheels? Jackson police unveil mobile crime scene unit to make investigations more efficient Jackson police officials said Deyonia McGee, a 22-year-old woman, died and two suspects were arrested after a shooting occurred at 4:27 a.m. June 24 at the corner of Raymond Road and Siwell Road near the Auto One car business. According to Wade, McGee and a 16-year-old, who described himself as McGee's boyfriend to police, were walking near the car business when a security guard fired multiple shots at them. McGee died as a result of the shooting. The security guard was later identified by police as Carl Miller, 60. Police said Miller was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Court records show a judge gave Miller a $500,000 bond. "Carl Miller did willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously kill and slay Deyonia McGee, a human being, by culpable negligence by firing a 'warning shot' at her, striking her in the shoulder and causing her death," a criminal affidavit states. The 16-year-old, whose identity was not released, was also arrested and charged with murder in the case. Jackson police did not share any additional information as to why the 16-year-old was charged with murder before this publication. A judge gave the teen a $50,000 bond. The charges were brought forward after authorities consulted with the district attorney's office. Anyone who has information related to these cases can contact Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477 or JPD at (601) 960-1234. Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson MS significant drop in murder victims for 2025 since 2024
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07-07-2025
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Jackson police chief speaks directly to unhoused people on new anti-homeless laws in MS
The Jackson Police Department will enforce new state laws on encampments and solicitation but is "committed" to not violating homeless people's rights in the process. That is what Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade told some of the city's homeless population inside Stewpot Community Services kitchen on Thursday, July 3. Wade said he felt a "moral obligation" to educate and speak to those directly impacted by the new laws, adding it would be "inhumane" to "threaten" individuals facing personal struggles. "As we enforce these laws, I'm willing to meet with our legal department, the (American Civil Liberties Union) or any organization," Wade said. "Because again, I'm committed to not violating your rights as human beings and as citizens here in the city of Jackson, the state of Mississippi and this country." In the 2025 regular session, lawmakers passed House Bills 1197 and 1203 — banning camping on unauthorized public property and requiring panhandlers to obtain permits costing up to $25 daily. Violations could result in hundreds of dollars in fines and months-long jail sentences. The laws went into effect on July 1. On Thursday, Wade said the department plans to roll out a policy within the next month. "I can guarantee you that as we enforce these laws, we will treat all of our citizens with dignity, and we will not violate your constitutional rights," Wade said, addressing the audience. The American Civil Liberties Union said the organization plans to monitor law enforcement agencies in Mississippi to ensure the enforcement of new anti-homelessness laws does not violate the rights of people living on the street. Homicides continue to drop in Jackson: The capital city of Mississippi saw 40% reduction in homicides in first half of 2025 compared to last year. See data Stewpot Community Services' Executive Director Jill Buckley told the Clarion Ledger that tackling homelessness requires a multi-pronged approach that addresses mental health, substance abuse and affordable housing. Buckley said the new laws are not a solution to the very complex topic of homelessness, but the laws are instead "tools" for municipalities to combat homelessness in their areas. "My sense is that the Legislature approaches homelessness as a problem to be solved as opposed to humans who need help," Buckley said. "I would advocate for any way that script could be flipped. "People who are experiencing homelessness are suffering, and I would hope that legislators would consider the ways in which their suffering could be healed or addressed. These encampment, squatting and panhandling laws are the kind of laws that are more geared toward the impact that homelessness can have on people who are not homeless. So, let's try to flip the script to see what we can do to positively impact people who are experiencing homelessness." Buckley said through the new laws, she is "eager" to discover, if any, gaps in the city's homeless response system — all agencies that assist homeless people. "Are we going to learn that more shelter space is needed? Are we going to learn that more medical care is needed? There's a lot that we could learn, if we take the opportunity," Buckley said. In regard to the steps law enforcement is taking, Buckley told the Clarion Ledger she commends Wade and Jackson police for "trying to honor people's dignity and rights while also enforcing the law." Buckley said Stewpot is working with law enforcement in the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) for alternatives to fines and penalties. "We have been in conversations with the CCID about being a place where people can work off fines," Buckley said, noting that fines are assessed and most homeless people can't pay for them. "I hope what this means is that if somebody comes here to work off their fines, they're also being connected to some really important resources." Police on anti-homeless laws: Jackson and Capitol police are not fully prepared to enforce anti-homeless bills on July 1. What's still in the making? Buckley said she hopes Stewpot's outreach services have created connections and relationships where people know they can "depend" on the organization. The Clarion Ledger also spoke with Fredrick Brown, a homeless individual who heard Wade's address. Brown said he never heard of the new laws until Thursday, July 3 — two days after the laws went into effect. Brown suggested the city could have held a town hall to inform residents about the changes, preventing surprises for individuals like himself. He also proposed renovating abandoned properties as an alternative to penalizing homeless individuals. "I didn't hear about any of this. It's like it just popped up and now everyone telling you, you got to do something," Brown said. "But look at how all of these buildings around here are just falling apart, somebody could fix them up for people who are living out here." Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson MS police chief speaks to homeless people on MS homeless laws
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07-07-2025
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Ongoing "beef" and dragging bodies: Jackson police share details of July 4 murders
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade provided further details on the department's latest homicide investigations regarding two Fourth of July shootings that left two people dead. The homicide victims in the separate shootings were Adrione Triggs, 45, and Gabriel King, 23. Triggs died on the afternoon of Friday, July 4, in the 1100 block of Ame Logan Street. King died on the evening of Friday, July 4, in the 900 block of Cooper Road. "The Fourth of July should have been a time that we get together, and we uplift and encourage each other. We should not be getting together and have situations where people lose their life," Wade said on Monday, July 7, during a press conference at the Jackson Police Department headquarters. The Clarion Ledger's records show of Monday, the city has recorded 40 homicides this year, with Jackson police handling 33 cases and Capitol Police seven. Around this time last year, there were 64 homicides, with Jackson police investigating 62 and Capitol police two. "We've almost cut that number in half, but we still have 33 families that have been devastated and decimated by the loss of their loved ones," Wade said, noting 30 of the 33 homicide cases have been solved. Fallen Hinds Co. deputy to be honored: See how slain MS deputy Martin Shields' colleagues will honor him and help Jackson-area grads Police said Triggs died at a local hospital following a shooting that occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m. on Friday in the 1100 block of Ame Logan Street. Wade said Triggs was involved in an argument with his girlfriend, 35-year-old Aziza Young. Young allegedly shot Triggs before fleeing the scene in Triggs' 2009 white Honda Accord with the license plate number stated as "7W77D." Wade described the incident as "calculated," explaining that Young tried to move Triggs' body by dragging it and attempting to place it in the trunk of a vehicle. Wade said at this time, it does not appear that Young was defending herself. According to Wade, witnesses saw the incident unfold. Double homicide in Jackson: Capitol police investigate double homicide that left two women dead in Jackson Wade said police have been searching for Young for the past three days. Young is wanted on charges of murder and auto theft. "My heart, prayers and condolences go out to the Triggs family," Wade said. "We are working very hard to bring her in, to bring her to justice, and to give you justice and closure in this case." Police said King died after being shot at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of a gas station located near the 900 block of Cooper Road in South Jackson. On Saturday, July 5, four suspects were arrested in connection to this case. Police said three of the suspects — 24-year-old Cameron Russell, 17-year-old Justin Taylor and 17-year-old Jaquavion Clark — were charged with murder. The fourth suspect, 24-year-old Daniel Taylor, was charged with accessory after the fact. According to Wade, one of the individuals arrested knew King. Wade said there was some form of "ongoing situation or dialog or beef" in reference to a female acquaintance that led to the shooting. Police speak on anti-homeless bills: Jackson and Capitol police are not fully prepared to enforce anti-homeless bills on July 1. What's still in the making? Wade said police are not going to rule out making any additional arrests in the case. Anyone with information about these cases is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477. Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: 4th of July shootings in Jackson MS leaves two dead, JPD police chief speaks
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09-06-2025
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SAVOR SUMMER, SKIP THE TOXINS: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING MAKES THE CASE FOR A WHOLE-HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
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