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Man dies days after being assaulted in Jackson: police

By Kaitlin Howell,

2024-08-27

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Jackson police said a man died days after he was assaulted.

The incident occurred in the 300 block of Northside Drive on Tuesday, August 20. Detective Tommie Brown said the victim, Dennis Watson, was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in critical condition.

Brown said the suspect, Jeremy Ware, 35, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault.

According to police, Watson died from his injuries on Monday, August 26. Brown said the charge against Ware was upgraded to capital murder.

Anyone with additional information about the incident can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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Latrisha

08-29

he look evil

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08-29

Another senseless death in JackiStan

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