From the Jackson Police Department –
Jackson Police have charged a 17-year-old female with 2nd Degree Murder for the shooting death of 41-year-old, Rita Farris.
On January 12, around 5:30 p.m., Jackson Police were dispatched to the area of 6 Carruthers Drive for a call of a shooting. Responding officers located a victim identified as Rita Farris suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene, rendered medical aid, and transported the victim to a local hospital were she later was pronounced deceased.
This incident was not a random act of violence and Jackson Police are not looking for anyone else. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information the can assist in the investigation are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 731-425-8400.
