Crime
25-year-old Kianna Jackson killed in Brandon shooting
BRANDON, Miss. — Authorities in Brandon are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized following an apparent murder-suicide attempt near a local fast-food restaurant.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:51 p.m. on Monday, June 17, near the McDonald’s located at 132 Stribling Lane.
Officers with the Brandon Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the area and arrived to find two individuals with gunshot wounds.
Brandon Police Chief Joseph French confirmed that one of the victims, identified as 25-year-old Kianna Jackson, was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.
Her identity was confirmed on Tuesday by Rankin County Coroner David Ruth.
The second individual, identified as 27-year-old Jhonterryes Dampier, was located nearby with what investigators believe to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains under medical supervision. His current condition has not been released.
Chief French stated that preliminary findings suggest the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Dampier is considered the primary suspect in Jackson’s death, and formal charges are expected pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Further details, including the relationship between the victim and the suspect or a possible motive, have not yet been disclosed.
The case remains under active investigation by the Brandon Police Department.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.