JACKSON — A 50-year-old Jackson man was killed Saturday night in a shooting on Vine Street, according to the Jackson Police Department.
JPD said Precinct 4 officers responded at 10:51 p.m. Saturday to an aggravated assault in the 200 block of Vine Street.
When officers arrived, they found Celvin Perry lying face down in the street several yards from his parked vehicle. Perry had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene, according to police. His next of kin has been notified.
The JPD Robbery/Homicide Unit, Mobile Crime Unit and K-9 Unit, along with American Medical Response and the Jackson Fire Department, responded to the scene.
The Mobile Crime Unit collected multiple shell casings that will be tested through the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, or NIBIN, according to JPD.
Police said the suspect or suspects are believed to have been traveling in a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Honda.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact JPD at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
