Timothy Forest, 49, of Jackson, Mississippi, was fatally shot on January 26, 2025 following a dispute with his girlfriend’s brother. Reports say the confrontation escalated into an altercation during which the brother produced a firearm and shot Forest. Emergency services were called but Forest died of his injuries.

The Jackson Police Department opened a homicide investigation and the girlfriend’s brother was taken into custody. No public information about specific charges or upcoming court proceedings has been released.

If anyone witnessed the confrontation or has information about what led to the shooting, please share what you know with the Jackson Police Department.