Crime
21-year-old Jakendrick Bass shot and killed in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
According to Detective Tommie Brown, officers responded to a shooting incident in the 3500 block of Sunset Drive after receiving a report of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 21-year-old Jakendrick Bass suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities have not yet identified a suspect, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Jackson Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this homicide to contact Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.