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Man wanted, woman arrested for fatal shooting at Jackson gas station

By Kaitlin Howell,

12 hours ago

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Jackson police arrested a woman and are searching for a man in connection to a fatal shooting at a gas station.

Detective Tommie Brown said an arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Adrian Sutton. He will be charged with murder and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Brown said police arrested 21-year-old Dakeria Hawkins in connection to the shooting. She was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

The shooting happened just after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Texaco on Medgar Evers Boulevard.

Adrian Sutton (Courtesy: JPD)
Dakeria Hawkins (Courtesy: JPD)

Brown said the victim was identified as Jacobi Austin. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Anyone with 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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