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.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.