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Jackson woman charged in shooting death of ex-boyfriend

By Kaitlin Howell Jan 22, 2024 | 8:44 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said a woman is facing a murder charge after she allegedly shot and killed her ex-boyfriend.

Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said the shooting happened on Watersview Drive on Friday, January 19.

According to Banks, the suspect, 49-year-old Allison Ballard, shot her ex-boyfriend at the location. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Ballard was arrested and initially charged with domestic aggravated assault.

Allison Ballard (Courtesy: JPD)

On Sunday, January 21, detectives learned that the victim died from his injuries at the hospital. Banks said the charges against Ballard will be upgraded to murder.