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Man charged in fatal shooting on Medgar Evers Boulevard

By Kaitlin Howell Nov 4, 2024 | 4:27 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred in April 2024.

Detective Tommie Brown said Benjamin Olowo-Ake was arrested and charged with murder.

The shooting happened on Medgar Evers Boulevard near Coleman Avenue on April 21. The victim, Taboris Jefferson, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

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