JPD seeks suspect in latest homicide
Jackson police are searching for a suspect known only as "Josh" in the city's latest homicide.
Jackson Police Department has identified Mario Lampkin, 29, as the victim. He was shot in the head overnight at 1652 Forest Ave.
Commander Tyree Jones stated in a release that Lampkin was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he was pronounced dead early Monday. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart was notified by the hospital's emergency room staff at 2:52 a.m., she said.
The suspect allegedly approached the victim in the apartment complex and fired one shot from a shotgun, then fled the scene. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and red shorts.
So far police do not have a motive for the shooting. This is the capital city's 7th homicide of 2017.
INTERACTIVE MAP: Jackson homicides in 2017
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.
This is a developing story.
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