November 6, 2023

Seven Arrests Made After Car Allegedly Stolen, Shooting In Jackson

Morgan Howard

Jackson police car at a scene

According to Jackson Police Public Information Officer, Sam Brown, seven people were arrested Sunday.

Jackson police are investigating an incident that occurred earlier today.

Officers responded to the 2200 block of Charmwood where a victim stated that her 2020 Kia Optima was stolen from the 4000 block of Parkway around 6 am. The victim and her male friend spotted the vehicle around 9 a.m. on Charmwood St. occupied by five juveniles.

The victim approached the juveniles and they attempted to flee the scene on foot. Police said that shots were fired and one of the teenagers was shot twice in the leg.

Officers arrested all five teenagers in the 1300 block of Sharon Dr.

One juvenile was transported to a local hospital.

The victim and her male friend were taken into custody along with the juveniles. This is an ongoing investigation.

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