Update: 1 dead after late-night shooting in east Jackson

UPDATE — One person has died as a result of the shooting, according to police spokesman Derrick Tisdale.

Darius Austin was killed in the shooting that took place around 11:45 p.m. on Dupree Street, Tisdale confirmed.

We’ll have more details this evening on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 5 & 6.

Original story:

JACKSON, Tenn. — Police investigate a late-night shooting in east Jackson.

Investigators say one person was shot around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Dupree Street.

Police say they don’t know the person’s condition.

They have no description of a suspect at this time.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

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