🌱 Teen Shoots Man On Capital St. + Multiple Town Halls On Crime

Good morning, Jackson! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A.M. showers, then a t-storm. High: 71 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. A teenager has been charged in a fatal shooting that killed a 21-year-old man. Jackson police officials said the 16-year-old admitted to fatally shooting a man over a previous altercation at a convenience store. The shooting took place at about 11 a.m. Monday on Capitol Street near the Jackson Zoo. The victim, 21-year-old William Tellis, was shot multiple times and died at the scene. (WAPT Jackson)
2. Surging violence in the Capital City is proving to be a continued cause for concern for Jackson City Council members. Councilman Brian Grizzell hosted another town hall on crime Tuesday after Councilman Kenneth Stokes held his own meeting Monday. Tuesday's meeting took a much broader approach to the city's crime issues, whereas Monday night's primarily focused on Jackson's youth. Community leaders assured residents that changes are coming soon to the city. (WLBT)
3. Much like some of its animals, the Jackson Zoo has been designated as one of Mississippi's 10 endangered historical sites in 2021. (Mississippi Free Press)
4. A Lyft driver who was shot seven times in Jackson is now safely recovering at home. (WJTV)
5. Two weeks before Thanksgiving, Jackson shoppers are getting ahead of the holiday crowds. (WJTV)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.