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17-year-old killed in shooting on Churchill Drive in Jackson

By Kaitlin Howell Sep 24, 2025 | 6:21 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed.

The shooting occurred in the 4800 block of Churchill Drive on September 24, 2025.

Interim Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the teen, Zentavious Banks, was shot at the location and transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) by a private vehicle.

Kenneth Jones, Jr. (Courtesy: JPD)

Police said Kenneth Jones, Jr., 22, was arrested and charged with murder.

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