🌱 3 Victims Shot In 2 Separate Carjackings + Local Emergency Declared

Hello, hello. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Monday edition of the Jackson Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm. High: 90 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. Jackson Police are investigating after an elderly woman was shot during an attempted carjacking at Windsor Park Apartments on Saturday, Jun. 17. According to Captain Mark Hodges, the victim was approached by an unidentified man while she was unloading groceries. The suspect shot the victim in the lower leg when she refused to give him her car keys. Other residents heard the commotion and chased the suspect away. As of Jun. 17, the victim was in stable condition at Merit Health. (WJTV)
2. On Saturday, Jun. 17, at around 5:00 p.m., one man was killed and another man was injured during a carjacking on Gardenia Street in Jackson. Police are searching for two suspects who shot the victims and stole their 2014 Chevy Cruze. According to authorities, the suspects got out of a white SUV before the incident. (WLBT)
3. After the severe storm conditions led to significant damage in Jackson on Friday, Jun. 16, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba declared a local emergency effective immediately. Trees and power lines were knocked down and there was damage to city structures, including traffic signals and the Public Safety Communications and Information Building. According to Lumumba, the city will need additional assistance to repair the damage. (WJTV)

Today in Jackson:

Monday, June 19

• Juneteenth Celebration At Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander Library (10:15 AM)
• Virtual Juneteenth Open Mic At Jackson (7:00 PM)
• 2023 USA International Ballet Competition Performances: Round 3 Session 1 At Thalia Mara Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Due to severe storms, Jackson's Jun. 16 Juneteenth Celebration was postponed. The celebration will take place tonight, Jun. 19, at the Jackson Convention Complex. (Clarion Ledger)
• The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson is hosting a World Snake Day event on Jul. 14! Don't miss your chance to see native snakes up close and learn from experts. Click here for details. (Mississippi Museum of Natural Science via Facebook)
• Whether you are actively looking for a new home or not, it is always good to stay up-to-date on the local real estate prices! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Jackson area, including a large four-bedroom in Clinton for $489,900. (Jackson Patch)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.