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Man arrested for fatal shooting near Chastain Drive in Jackson

By Kaitlin Howell,

1 day ago

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Jackson police arrested a 57-year-old man in connection to a fatal shooting.

The shooting happened near Chastain Drive and Garvin Street on Thursday, July 11. Detective Tommie Brown said the unidentified victim was shot at the location and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to the Hinds County Detention Center’s website, Eddie Lee Gilbert was arrested on Saturday, July 13. Brown said Gilbert was charged with murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and felony drug possession.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0HUNpC_0uS2ea5i00 — Eddie Lee Gilbert (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).

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