Laderrick Jones, 24, died after a shooting in Jackson, Tennessee, on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2026.
The Jackson Police Department said officers responded to 2018 North Highland Avenue around 12:27 p.m. following a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found Jones in a parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where medical staff treated him for his injuries. Jones later died at the hospital.
The investigation was taken over by detectives with the Jackson Police Department's Major Crimes Division. Investigators worked through Monday afternoon and evening to identify the people believed to be involved.
Police initially identified a black sedan with several male passengers as the suspected vehicle connected to the shooting.
An adult male suspect surrendered to Jackson police officers around 9 p.m. Monday. A juvenile suspect was later located and taken into custody.
Police said all suspects involved in the incident were in custody as of October 6. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the suspects.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Police have not released additional details about a possible motive or what led to the confrontation.
Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley praised the Major Crimes Division and responding officers for their work in identifying and taking the suspects into custody.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Laderrick Jones was 24 years old. His death has left his family and loved ones mourning as investigators continue working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
