Zacarius Berry was 15 when he was killed by apparent gunshots in Jackson, Mississippi, on May 23, 2025. Born July 21, 2009, he was a few weeks short of his sixteenth birthday when the shooting ended his life and left the community grieving.

Jackson police identified 19-year-old Michael Tate Jr. as a suspect and obtained a murder warrant. Tate’s information was entered into the National Crime Information Center. On the evening of June 9, 2025, Michael Tate Jr., accompanied by his father, surrendered to police at headquarters and was arrested on the murder charge. He was scheduled for an initial appearance in Municipal Court where bond was to be considered. The Jackson Police Department described the investigation as ongoing.

If anyone saw Zacarius on May 23 or has information about the shooting, please contact Jackson police.