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Teen in critical condition after being shot in Jackson

By Rachel Hernandez Mar 12, 2022 | 12:25 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A teen is in critical condition after being shot around 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11.

Jackson police said the teen was shot in the back by another teen who was mishandling the gun inside a car. The shooting happened near McDowell Road and Oak Forrest.

The victim was rushed into surgery in critical condition. Investigators said the shooting was accidental.