A juvenile is now charged with two counts of second-degree murder after police say he admitted to shooting a pregnant 15-year-old at his home in Jackson, Tennessee last week. On January 25, officers with Jackson Police Department say they were called to a shooting in the 100 block of Hardee Street.

Judon Roberson Jr., who was taking care of the child at the time, initially told officers that the child drowned in a bathtub at the apartment, according to JPD. Officers charged Roberson with aggravated child abuse and neglect and booked him into jail two days later.

The Jackson Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of beating a child to death. On January 22, 2025, officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to Old Hickory Apartments regarding an unresponsive child being found in the residence.

The Jackson Police Department is currently investigating the death of a 3-year-old child after responding to a call.

Darrius Jordan (Courtesy: JPD) Anyone with information about the homicide can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

Around 6:30 p.m., we received several calls from our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters regarding a large police presence at Slim Chickens in north Jackson.

A worker under attack at a restaurant is facing a murder charge after he’s accused of pulling a gun to defend himself and started shooting, Tennessee investigators say. Three people were hit and one died, the Jackson Police Department said in a Jan. 23 news release.

Fifty-three seconds,” he said. “I want to give a huge shout out to the Jackson Police Department. They don’t get enough credit for the work they do.” As officers began establishing a ...

Teen arrested by US Marshals for shooting at FedEx driver during a road rage incident; father charged as accessory.

He has been charged with murder. Anyone with information about the homicide can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now

Officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to 550 Old Hickory Apartments regarding an unresponsive child being found in the residence.

The Jackson Police Department has a crisis intervention team that’s committed to protecting the the safety and well-being of all citizens of the community. Authorities are instructed to ensure proper procedure is exercised in these circumstances.