Daniel Ballard Jr., 20, was shot and killed on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in north Jackson’s Cedarhurst Drive neighborhood. The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m.; when officers arrived they found Ballard with a fatal gunshot wound and he later died of his injuries.

The Jackson Police Department had not identified a suspect in initial reports and no arrests have been announced. Investigators are asking the public for information that could help identify whoever was responsible.

If anyone saw activity in the Cedarhurst Drive area that afternoon or has information about Daniel’s death, please contact the Jackson Police Department.