Investigation continues after suspect allegedly fired into Jack’s restaurant

JACKSON, Tenn. — We’re tracking a developing story out of north Jackson. Police were seen surrounding a restaurant on North Highland Avenue late Monday night.

Monday night, we received multiple news tips of a heavy police presence at Jack’s located at 3180 North Highland Avenue.

The Jackson Police Department has confirmed an armed incident took place at approximately 9:16 p.m. involving multiple suspects.

Our crews arrived on the scene shortly after and witnessed officers going in and out of the fast food restaurant while checking the surrounding parking lot.

Several viewers reached out to us reporting a possible shooting inside the restaurant.

According to JPD, one male suspect brandished a handgun and fired into one of Jacks’ windows aiming at a group of people. Immediately after, the suspects fled the scene.

Despite what happened overnight, the restaurant reopened for business Tuesday morning.

When we returned to Jack’s, broken glass appeared to have been recently swept into a trash can, leaving a damaged right-side door boarded up.

JPD tells us during the incident, a juvenile was struck by projectile fragments and sustained superficial and non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Evidence suggests this was a targeted incident.

Jack’s sits along a busy stretch of North Highland Avenue. We’ll continue following the developing story and bring you updates as they become available.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477.

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