On the night of August 24, 2023, 26-year-old Jalin Devanta Austin of Jackson, Mississippi, was shot and killed at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Raymond Road. Officers responded to a call about 8:30 p.m. and found Austin suffering multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the circumstances that led to the shooting are under investigation. No motive or suspect information has been released and no arrests have been announced; the case remains open and investigators are seeking help from anyone with information.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or knows anything about who was involved, please contact the Jackson Police Department with tips.