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Man found shot to death on Highway 80 in Jackson

By Kaitlin Howell,

1 days ago

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed overnight.

Detective Tommie Brown said officers responded to Highway 80 at State Street and located the victim, Marquiez Scott. He had been shot multiple times and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to Brown, the shooting allegedly occurred in the 3100 block of Booker Street. The suspect was in a white pickup truck.

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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Angelica Wilson

6h ago

Condolences 💐

y'all

10h ago

Sure would be nice to not have Straw Purchases in Jackson MS. Why does there need to be an unlimited amount of guns sold at one time? It seems that this by design.

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