by Keith Sherley: JACKSON Tenn (January 10, 2017) – Jackson Police authorities tell 101.5 FM the investigation continues of a late evening shooting that occurred at Americas’ Best Value Inn, 220 Vann Drive.

On Friday, January 6th, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting.

Responding officers discovered an eleven-year-old child that had sustained a gunshot injury. The child was transported to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and then airlifted to a hospital in Memphis. The child victim was pronounced deceased on January 7th at 7:00 a.m. while at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

The investigation is ongoing; however; preliminary findings indicate the shooting was accidental. The victim was sent for an autopsy.

Anyone with information about this case, or any other crime is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477