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15-year-old charged with capital murder in Jackson

By Kaitlin Howell Feb 8, 2024 | 9:14 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a 15-year-old in connection to a homicide that occurred on Sunday, February 4.

Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said police arrested 15-year-old Christian Powell on Thursday, February 8. He was charged with capital murder and aggravated assault.

The shooting happened in the 300 block of Red Oak Drive on Sunday. Banks said one of the victims, who was identified as Charles Brown, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Christian Powell (Courtesy: JPD)

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