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Jackson police seek suspects in fatal Cooper Road shooting

By Kaitlin Howell Oct 19, 2025 | 8:52 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are searching for suspects after one person was killed during a shooting.

The shooting occurred in the 900 block of Cooper Road on October 19, 2025.

Interim Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the suspects fled the scene, possibly in a white Honda sedan. The male victim was identified as Melvin Bass, 22, of Jackson.

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