UPDATE: 2-year-old killed, several injured in north Jackson shooting

UPDATE (12/18/24): Authorities apprehend third suspect involved in Wallace Road shooting

UPDATE (11/29/24): A GoFundMe has been organized to support funeral expenses for the 2-year-old involved. Click here for details. 

UPDATE (11/27/24): Jackson Police confirm the two-year-old victim involved has died from their injuries.

JACKSON, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place earlier Tuesday in a north Jackson neighborhood.

The Jackson Police Department confirmed a shooting took place in the area of Wallace Road and Fairmeadows Drive at approximately 3:55 p.m. Tuesday. They discovered five individuals suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside an SUV, four adults and a two-year-old child.

The victims were transported to a nearby hospital, with some being airlifted to a hospital in Memphis.

During the preliminary investigation, police identified the suspect’s vehicle as a white 4-door sedan, using surveillance footage from the area. An adult person of interest is currently in custody.

When our crew arrived on scene near the corner of Hillwood Cove we observed at least 26 evidence markers and multiple gun shell casings.

The focal point of the investigation took place in the area of Fairmeadow Cove. Many neighbors could be seen standing outside their homes.

Law enforcement blocked roads and rerouted traffic due to the severity of the incident. An investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact JPD at (731)-425-8400 or reach out to Crime Stoppers.

We spoke with Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley who doesn’t have comments to provide at this time, but says more is to follow. Stay with us on air and online for the latest details as they become available.

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