JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a 17-year-old was arrested in connection to a shooting that injured three people.

The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Wiggins Road just before 12:15 a.m. on July 26. The three victims were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade announced on August 7 that Mason Bennett, 17, was arrested in connection to the case, as well as other crimes.

Bennett was charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling, aggravated assault, possession of a machine gun with conversion kits and auto burglary.

Anyone with additional information can contact Jackson police at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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