JACKSON – Jackson police are investigating the city’s 61st homicide of the year after a man was found shot multiple times early Thursday morning.
Officers with Precinct One responded around 12:47 a.m. Sept. 24 to the 2800 block of Woodside Drive after receiving a report of a deceased person.
Police found 36-year-old Jerry Crump Jr. dead at the scene. Investigators said he had been shot multiple times. His next of kin has been notified.
Authorities said the suspects have not been identified but were reportedly inside a dark-colored, older-model Dodge Charger at the time of the shooting.
Multiple shell casings were found near Crump, police said.
The Hinds County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and took possession of the body.
Investigators are following up on leads and are asking anyone with information to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
