James Earl Hudson, 41, was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest and pronounced dead at the scene in the Gardenia Street area of Jackson, Mississippi, on October 22, 2023. His death was classified as a homicide.

Born November 2, 1981, Hudson lived in Jackson and was survived by his parents, Curtis Hudson and Tracey Goza; two sons, James Dean Robb and Brantley Hudson; and two brothers, Lamar Hudson and Shane Kelly. He attended Mclaurin High School and enjoyed fishing.

Law enforcement opened an investigation into the shooting, and no arrests have been publicly announced. Anyone with information about what happened that night is asked to contact authorities.