Jackson Police are investigating a homicide in the capital city.
According to JPD, a shooting occurred in the 100 block of Woody Drive on Wednesday.
When Precinct 1 officers arrived they observed a black female lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was later identified as 30 year old Roquia Crawford.
Several shell casings were recovered from the scene. Jackson Police have arrested 17 year old Elijahwon Burns. He is being charged with murder.