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Jackson Police Search for Armed Suspect After Triple Homicide of Two Women and Toddler
A chilling scene unfolded on Saturday night, June 28 2026, when the Jackson Police Department received a call for an aggravated assault on the 300 block of Queen Alexandria Lane. Responding officers found three bodies—two women, aged 26 and 20, and a 2‑year‑old toddler—dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
Chief RaShall Brackney told reporters early Sunday that the scene was "horrifying". She confirmed that all three victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and that the crime was being investigated as a triple homicide. Police are actively searching for an armed suspect.
During the initial investigation, officers discovered a red Mitsubishi Mirage abandoned at the scene. The vehicle, taken by the suspect, was later located in North Jackson’s Manhattan Park area. The Mirage was found unoccupied, but no suspect has been apprehended.
Mayor John Horhn released a statement that afternoon, describing the city as "hurting". He noted a recent rise in gun‑related violence, shootings, and the loss of life in Jackson, and said the city would deploy additional resources to combat gun violence. "Violence against the innocent is intolerable," Horhn said. "I will not accept such violence as the norm for our community."
Jackson, the state capital of Mississippi, has a population of about 154 000 residents. The city has faced a decline in population over the past decade and has struggled with public safety concerns, including an uptick in gun‑related incidents. Local media have described the current homicide as the deadliest murder of 2026.
The incident adds to a broader pattern of gun violence across the United States. In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 47 000 firearm deaths nationwide, with a significant portion attributed to homicides. Mississippi has historically ranked high in gun‑related deaths per capita, and state law‑enforcement agencies continue to address the issue.
At present, the suspect remains at large. Police are continuing their search, and the recovered vehicle is under investigation. No additional information about the motive or identity of the perpetrator has been released. The Jackson Police Department is coordinating with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The city’s leadership has pledged to increase policing resources and community outreach to address the surge in violence. Mayor Horhn’s statement indicates that the city will seek additional support from state and federal partners to strengthen law‑enforcement capabilities. The investigation into the triple homicide is ongoing, and authorities have not yet announced any arrests or further leads.
The incident has drawn attention to the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to curb gun violence in Jackson and across Mississippi. As the investigation continues, residents await updates on the search for the suspect and the outcome of the police inquiry.
The current status remains that the suspect is at large, the vehicle has been recovered, and the investigation is ongoing. No further developments have been announced, and the city is preparing to deploy additional resources in response to the rising trend of gun‑related incidents.
Chief RaShall Brackney told reporters early Sunday that the scene was "horrifying". She confirmed that all three victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and that the crime was being investigated as a triple homicide. Police are actively searching for an armed suspect.
During the initial investigation, officers discovered a red Mitsubishi Mirage abandoned at the scene. The vehicle, taken by the suspect, was later located in North Jackson’s Manhattan Park area. The Mirage was found unoccupied, but no suspect has been apprehended.
Mayor John Horhn released a statement that afternoon, describing the city as "hurting". He noted a recent rise in gun‑related violence, shootings, and the loss of life in Jackson, and said the city would deploy additional resources to combat gun violence. "Violence against the innocent is intolerable," Horhn said. "I will not accept such violence as the norm for our community."
Jackson, the state capital of Mississippi, has a population of about 154 000 residents. The city has faced a decline in population over the past decade and has struggled with public safety concerns, including an uptick in gun‑related incidents. Local media have described the current homicide as the deadliest murder of 2026.
The incident adds to a broader pattern of gun violence across the United States. In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 47 000 firearm deaths nationwide, with a significant portion attributed to homicides. Mississippi has historically ranked high in gun‑related deaths per capita, and state law‑enforcement agencies continue to address the issue.
At present, the suspect remains at large. Police are continuing their search, and the recovered vehicle is under investigation. No additional information about the motive or identity of the perpetrator has been released. The Jackson Police Department is coordinating with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The city’s leadership has pledged to increase policing resources and community outreach to address the surge in violence. Mayor Horhn’s statement indicates that the city will seek additional support from state and federal partners to strengthen law‑enforcement capabilities. The investigation into the triple homicide is ongoing, and authorities have not yet announced any arrests or further leads.
The incident has drawn attention to the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to curb gun violence in Jackson and across Mississippi. As the investigation continues, residents await updates on the search for the suspect and the outcome of the police inquiry.
The current status remains that the suspect is at large, the vehicle has been recovered, and the investigation is ongoing. No further developments have been announced, and the city is preparing to deploy additional resources in response to the rising trend of gun‑related incidents.
