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16-year-old charged with drive-by shooting in Jackson

By Kaitlin Howell Oct 29, 2025 | 7:15 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a 16-year-old was arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting.

The shooting occurred in the 5600 block of Spencer Drive around 2:45 p.m. on October 25, 2025.

According to investigators, Charles Bracey, Jr., fired shots from a blue vehicle into an occupied home.

Detectives obtained a warrant for Bracey’s arrest on October 28, 2025. He was located and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling and drive-by shooting. Bracey was denied bond during his initial appearance in court.

Charles Bracey, Jr. (Courtesy: Hinds Co. Detention Center)

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).