JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man's body was found in a ditch.

The incident occurred in the 100 block of Abram Ford Drive around 6:00 a.m. on October 8, 2025.

Interim Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the victim, Jerry B. Lee, 68, was discovered deceased in a ditch near the location with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators said Lee had been shot multiple times and was stabbed.

The motive for the homicide has not been determined, and police said there are no suspects in custody.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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