18-year-old fatally shot in Jackson’s 59th homicide

JACKSON — An 18-year-old Jackson man has died after he and a 17-year-old juvenile were shot multiple times Sunday morning at an apartment complex on Sunset Drive.

Jackson Police Department Precinct 3 officers responded at about 10:35 a.m. Sept. 6 to an apartment complex in the 3500 block of Sunset Drive after receiving a report of a shooting involving two people.

Officers found Cedrick Mosley, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives with the department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit responded to the scene.

Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Mosley was pronounced dead Tuesday, Sept. 8. His next of kin has been notified, police said.

The shooting marks Jackson’s 59th homicide of 2026, according to the department.

Homicide detectives are following up on leads as they work to identify and apprehend those responsible.

The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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