From the Jackson Police Department –
Jackson police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 300 block of North Fairgrounds that left one person seriously injured.
Today, May 18th, at approximately 3:40 PM officers of the Jackson Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of N. Fairgrounds St. for a shooting. Responding officers located one victim who was suffering from gunshot injuries. The victim was transported by emergency medical services to a local hospital.
Jackson Police do not believe this was a random act of violence but a targeted act of violence. The investigation is ongoing and Jackson police ask anyone with information to please call the criminal investigation division at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers.
