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Seven Wounded in Jackson Park Mass Shooting: Investigation Underway Amidst Community Shock

Jackson, Tennessee – A mass shooting at Kate Campbell Park in Jackson, Tennessee left seven individuals, including minors, wounded on Saturday evening. The incident, which occurred around 8:40 p.m., adds to the state’s growing number of gun-related incidents, marking this the ninth mass shooting in Tennessee this year. Responding quickly to the gunfire reports, emergency medical teams treated the victims, one of whom suffered serious injuries and remains in critical but stable condition at a …

Tragic Interstate Collision in Jackson Claims Six Lives, Underlines Persistent Dangers of Wrong-Way Driving

Jackson, Mississippi – A tragic incident on Interstate 55 near Daniel Lake Boulevard early Friday has left six people dead following a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and a sedan. Authorities reported that a Chevrolet Silverado, traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, struck a Hyundai Sonata around 2:45 a.m. The Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart identified the deceased as Jose Ferragut, 23, the driver of the Chevrolet, and Henri Perez, 30, who was driving …

Tragic Death of U.S. Army Drill Sergeant at Fort Jackson Prompts Investigation

COLUMBIA, South Carolina – A U.S. Army drill sergeant based at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, was found dead on Saturday, just 10 days after another drill sergeant was found dead at the same training base. The 30-year-old Staff Sergeant Zachary Melton was located in his vehicle after he failed to report for work. Melton was attached to the 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment. Fort Jackson officials stated that Melton was pronounced dead by …

Tito Jackson, Iconic Jackson 5 Star and Renowned Musician, Dies at 70

GALLUP, N.M. — Tito Jackson, a seminal figure in the world-famous Jackson 5 and sibling to the legendary Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Known for his smooth voice and guitar skills that shaped the sounds of hits like “I Want You Back” and “ABC,” Tito’s life came to a sudden close due to a heart attack while he was traveling from New Mexico to Oklahoma. Authorities …

Jackson Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Loranger Mother and Child Murders

Jackson, Mississippi – A man accused of the murder of a Loranger mother and her 3-year-old child has been taken into custody in Mississippi, with an alleged accomplice also being arrested in Jackson. Daniel Callihan, 36, has been booked into the Rankin County Detention Center in Brandon, Mississippi. According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, Victoria Cox, 32, was the arrested accomplice, believed to be potentially Callihan’s girlfriend. Authorities are investigating her role in connection …

Fatal Shooting Investigation in Jackson Expands Over Four Locations, Family Disputes Stolen Vehicle Allegations

JACKSON, Miss. — In Jackson, Mississippi, authorities are making progress in the investigation of a fatal shooting that took the life of Quintavious McCray on Tuesday evening. Detective Tommie Brown revealed that the case has now expanded over a mile and encompasses four different locations, adding complexity to the ongoing investigation. After being shot, McCray was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Conflicting reports emerged early on, with an initial …

Nurse tragically killed in murder-suicide at Jackson Health

Jacksonville, Florida – A tragic incident occurred in Jacksonville, Florida when a woman, identified as a nurse at Jackson Health, fell victim to a murder-suicide. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of a valued healthcare professional. The nurse, whose name has not been disclosed to the public, was allegedly killed by her partner in a violent act that also resulted in the partner taking their own life. Authorities are investigating the circumstances …

Firefighter Murder: Woman Charged in Shooting Death of Jackson Firefighter

Jackson, Mississippi – A woman faces murder charges in the death of a Jackson firefighter who was shot and killed earlier this year. Tammie Williams, 41, made an appearance at Hinds County court for her preliminary hearing related to the tragic incident. The victim, Gerald Bates, 49, was fatally shot at his home in April, allegedly by Williams. Following the shooting, a standoff ensued with Williams reportedly inside the residence. Hostage negotiators and a S.W.A.T. …

Man Shot and Killed at Jackson Gas Station, Suspect in Custody: Police Investigating

JACKSON, Miss. – A shooting incident at a gas station in Jackson has left one man dead, prompting an investigation by the local police department. The tragic event unfolded at a Shell station located on Northside Drive, near Boling Street, with officers responding to a call reporting an aggravated assault at approximately 6:30 a.m. on a Friday morning. According to Sam Brown of the Jackson Police Department, the victim, identified as Joshua Bennett, was fatally …

Explosive Gas Leaks Result in Fatality and Concerns Over Safety in South Jackson

Jackson, Mississippi – Two devastating gas explosions in South Jackson have left a community in turmoil months after the tragic incidents took place. The aftermath of the explosions has raised concerns about the safety of natural gas lines in the Capital City, sparking investigations into the root causes of the explosions. The incidents, which occurred just three days apart in January, resulted in the loss of lives and serious injuries, prompting questions about the integrity …