Derrick Robinson, 40, was shot dead in the early morning of September 14, 2021, in Jackson, Mississippi. Police found him about 6:30 a.m. on Silas Brown Street at Handy Avenue suffering fatal gunshot wounds; emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

Detectives began an immediate investigation, canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses. Authorities said they were questioning an individual but also made clear no clear suspect had been identified and no arrests had been announced at that time. Family and friends remember Robinson as funny and devoted to his family.

Anyone with information about what happened that morning is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department.