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One person dead following shooting incident in Mississippi

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MISSISSIPPI — Jackson police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a wooded area, according to authorities.

Jackson Police Department Chief and Hinds County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Tyree Jones said officers responded on Jan. 10, 2026, to the 5100 block of Livingston Road near Forest Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an unidentified male victim in a wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).