Suspect arrested following incident at Cracker Barrel in north Jackson

Incident at Cracker Barrel Jackson

[Jackson, TN] On November 6, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a disturbance with possible gunfire inside the Cracker Barrel located at 188 Vann Drive. At one point, a caller informed dispatch that a five-month-old infant had been struck in the head. Upon arrival, patrol officers quickly determined there was confusion regarding the actual events, as multiple callers inside the Cracker Barrel had provided inconsistent information. Ultimately, it was determined that no shots were fired, and no one sustained serious injuries.

A preliminary investigation determined that an individual had attempted to forcibly remove a 2- month-old infant from her mother’s arms. It was further determined that the suspect was a client of A Plus Care Solutions, an Assisted Living Facility. This individual was accompanied at the restaurant by A Plus Support Staff. Based on the actions exhibited by the individual, which were captured on video along with witness statements, the suspect was taken into custody pending an evaluation.

The mother and 2-month-old infant were treated on the scene for minor injuries by Emergency Medical Services and released. This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has additional information regarding this incident, please contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425- 8400.

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