Timothy D. Vaughn Jr., a 27-year-old Black man from Jackson, Mississippi, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Cardinal Street on the evening of October 27, 2023. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide. Vaughn was born November 16, 1995, to Timothy D. Vaughn Sr. and Tasha Smith; his death occurred just weeks before his 28th birthday.

The Jackson Police Department investigated the shooting and identified a person of interest within weeks. On November 6, 2023, authorities arrested Cedric Liddell in connection with the killing. Liddell was formally charged with murder, and a judge denied bond on December 5, 2023, so he remained in custody as the case proceeded.

Anyone who knew Timothy Vaughn, his movements on October 27, 2023, or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.