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Man shot, killed at Jackson gas station

By Kaitlin Howell Jul 20, 2024 | 5:29 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a gas station.

The shooting happened just after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Texaco on Medgar Evers Boulevard.

Detective Tommie Brown said the victim was identified as Jacobi Austin. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police have a person of interest in the case. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the suspect’s vehicle was a gray sedan. 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).