JPD officers injured responding to first homicide of year

Jackson police are investigating the first homicide of of 2017.

Horatio Hunt Sr., 37, was shot to death on Center Street Monday evening. Horatio Hunt Jr., 19, suffer a gunshot wound to his ear. Hunt Sr. had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Hunt Jr. had been transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center by a private vehicle before officers arrived to the shooting scene. The teenager is in stable condition.

A black male suspect identified as Jamonta Jackson, aka “Out West Tay” and “Bae Bae” allegedly shot both victims during an apparent robbery. Jackson, 19, fled the scene after the shooting in what is described as a white vehicle.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Jackson homicides in 2017

Jackson is wanted for capital murder and aggravated assault.

In addition to the investigation, JPD officers were involved in two separate auto crashes while responding to the shooting. Three officers were injured.

If you have knowledge of this crime, please call JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Send a text to 847411 and enter "JPD," followed by your tip information, then press "send." You may also submit a tip online by clicking on the web tip link on the homepage of the Central MS Crime Stoppers website, or submit your tip information from a mobile device or any other computer by going to www.P3tips.com.