Crime
19-year-old Zephaniah Thompson killed after shooting on Holden Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday, May 7, in the 300 block of Holden Street, near Segura Avenue.
Officers responded to the scene where they discovered a 19-year-old male, identified as Zephaniah Thompson, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.
During a sweep of the area, investigators recovered an assault rifle a short distance from where the victim was found.
It remains unclear at this time whether the weapon is directly connected to the incident.
No suspect information has been released, and no arrests have been made.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant information to come forward.
Tips can be provided to the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.