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Jackson police identify 12th homicide victim of 2017

Harold Gater
The Clarion-Ledger

The driver of an SUV is found dead on University Blvd. near Natchez Railroad Street in Jackson, Miss.

The driver of an SUV was found dead Wednesday morning near the Jackson State University main campus.

Rafael Thompson suffered gunshot wounds to the head and upper torso, according to the Jackson Police Department. Thompson, 27, was inside a Dodge Durango stopped on University Boulevard near Natchez Railroad Street.

The homicide is the 12th this year for the city of Jackson.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Jackson homicides in 2017

The are no suspects or motive at this time.

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.

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