🌱 1-Year-Old Dies Months After Falling Into Pool + Overnight Shooting

Good morning, Jackson! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 81 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. A 1-year-old has died months after being found unconscious in a daycare swimming pool. The Police Department has confirmed that the child has died after being on life-support since October. The mother has filed a lawsuit claiming that the children were left outside unattended with access to the pool. The victim was reported missing for ten minutes before the care workers found him. The Health Department has since fined the daycare for failing to comply with numerous childcare regulations. The case was taken to court yesterday to determine whether criminal charges will be made in the case. (WLOX)
2. Warren County deputies arrest a suspect after a multi-jurisdictional chase from Warren County to Jackson. The chase began Monday night after 7:30 when police spotted a truck that was reported stolen from a loves truck stop in the Flowers Community. Police engaged when the suspect did not stop chasing them through the City of Clinton, who assisted Warren County. The chase finally ended at a Wendy's on Highway 18 in Jackson after the truck ran into the sign. There has been no mention of anyone being injured in the chase, but the suspect will be charged with auto theft and felony eluding. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Jackson PD is investigating an overnight shooting on Tuesday. The shooting happened on Creston Avenue around 5:30 a.m., where a man was shot at a different location but was found on Creston. When the news crew arrived, the man was being loaded into an ambulance. The severity of his injuries is unknown. Police have not released any additional information about the shooter, victim, or what the motive may have been for the shooting. (WLBT)

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Today in Jackson:

• Stage 44 Ribbon Cutting Celebration! - Stage 44 Botique (10:00 AM)
• Line Dance Lessons - The D'Lux Event Venue (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• A Jackson Police Department Sheriff's name has been added to the national memorial wall in Washington, DC. 556 fallen officers' names were engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial along with Hinds County's own Lee Vance. Vance died of a Covid-19 related sickness and was a Sheriff at the time of his death. His family and the current sheriff attended the ceremony last weekend in Washington. (WAPT Jackson)
• The Squirrel hunting season opens today and closes June 1! There are extensive hunting opportunities on public land in Mississippi in national wildlife refuges, Wildlife Management Areas, and US Army Corp of Engineer lands. (Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks via Facebook)
• Ronico Edwards has been promoted to the rank of Fire Captain. The entire department would like to congratulate him on his distinction and continued service to the community. (Jackson Fire Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.