JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Precinct 3 officers from the Jackson Police Department responded to a call in reference of a shooting near O’Bannon Drive and Sunset Drive on July 20.

When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a deceased, 15-year-old Black male.

The victim appeared to have suffered from a single gunshot wound.

The suspect, 19-year-old Tyler White, turned himself in to the police. After he was interviewed, White was charged with murder.

If anyone has information related to this case, they are urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-TIPS (8477).

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