Jackson continues to see major drop in homicides in early 2025

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Jackson, Mississippi has seen a significant decrease in homicides in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

From January 1 to May 31, 2025, there were 30 homicides, a substantial drop from the 51 cases during the same period in 2024.

Police Chief Joseph Wade attributes the decline to increased police efforts, interagency collaboration, and community engagement.

The article details several homicide cases from May 2025, including victims Zephaniah Thompson, Jeffery Bolton, Zacarius Berry, Michael Redd, and Robert Lewis.

Clarion Ledger data shows that Jackson continues to see a major drop in homicides so far this year when compared to a similar period last year, underscoring police efforts to address violent crime deaths within the city.

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