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Man charged with capital murder in Jackson shooting

By Kaitlin Howell Sep 11, 2025 | 7:34 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a 32-year-old man was arrested in connection to a recent homicide.

Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said Robert White was arrested on September 11, 2025. He was charged with capital murder, armed carjacking and two counts of armed robbery of a business.

The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Cornet Place on September 9, 2025.

Interim Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. The victim was identified as Charles Jackson, 39, of Brandon.

Robert White (Courtesy: JPD)

On September 12, 2025, White made his initial appearance in court. He was denied bond on the charges of capital murder and armed carjacking. He received a $150,000 bond for the armed robbery charges.

Anyone with additional information can contact JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).