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Jackson police arrest 4 suspects after one killed in Fourth of July shooting on Cooper Road
Jackson police have arrested four suspects after one person was killed in a shooting on the evening of the Fourth of July. JPD Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said the shooting occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Friday, July 4, in the 900 block of Cooper Road. Brown said the victim, 23-year-old Gabriel King, was shot and died at the scene. On Saturday, July 5, four suspects were arrested in connection to this case: two adults and two juveniles. Police said three of the suspects — Cameron Russell, 24, and two 17-year-old juveniles — were charged with murder. The fourth suspect, Daniel Taylor, 24, was charged with accessory after the fact. King's death was one of two fatal shootings that occurred this year on the Fourth of July in Jackson. Homicides are down in Jackson: Jackson sees 40% reduction in homicides in first half of 2025 compared to last year No additional information has been released in this ongoing investigation. 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 police arrest 4 suspects after July 4 homicide shooting
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Capitol police investigate double homicide that left two women dead in Jackson
Capitol police are investigating a double homicide that left two women dead in Jackson on Sunday, July 6 — a couple of days after two other people were killed in a shooting in the city. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Bailey Martin said officers responded to a shooting at approximately 3:19 a.m. Sunday on Wilmington Street near University Boulevard. Martin said when officers arrived at the scene, they found two individuals "suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased on the scene." Hinds County interim coroner Jeramiah Howard said Telisa Holder, 34, and Racquel Freeman, 32, were the victims killed in the shooting. July 4 shooting in Jackson: Jackson police identify 23-year-old victim shot, killed on Logan Street Suspects arrested in 2nd July 4 murder: Jackson police arrest 4 suspects after one killed in Fourth of July shooting on Cooper Road At the time of the incident, no arrests were made. The Clarion Ledger reached out to Martin on Monday, July 7, for an update on suspect information but was told no further comment would be made in this open investigation. In less than a week, four people have been reportedly shot and killed in Jackson. In addition to Holder and Freeman's death, 23-year-old Gabriel King and 45-year-old Adrione Triggs died on July 4 in separate shootings in the city. Homicides decline over year in Jackson: Capital city of Mississippi saw a 40% reduction in homicides in the first half of 2025 compared to last year. Data here King and Triggs' cases are being investigated by the Jackson Police Department. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Capitol police at (601) 359-3125. 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: Capitol Police double homicide victims in Jackson
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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
