JPD confirms man injured in Thursday shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department shared an update on a shooting that occurred Thursday night.

According to the department, the shooting took place on Russell Road late Thursday night.

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived after 10:30 p.m. and described a heavy police presence and evidence markers on the ground.

According to Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale, a man was shot and suffered from life-threating injuries. Police say he was rushed to a local hospital.

Tisdale said that there is no suspect information at this time, and that the investigation remains ongoing.

Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on the air for future updates.

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