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Body Found in Mississippi Creek Sparks Investigation
23 Jun
Summary
- A body was discovered in a creek on Atkins Boulevard in Jackson.
- The deceased was identified as a Black male wearing black clothing.
- Police are actively seeking information from the public to aid their investigation.
Jackson police are conducting an investigation following the discovery of a deceased individual in a creek. On the evening of June 22, 2026, officers responding to a traffic stop received information about a body in a creek located on Atkins Boulevard.
Investigators proceeded to the location and found the body of a Black male, who was wearing black shorts and a black shirt. Jackson firefighters assisted in removing the body from the water. The Hinds County coroner has officially classified the incident as a death, pending the outcome of further investigation.
The body has since been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for a thorough autopsy and additional examination to determine the cause of death. The Jackson Police Department is urging anyone with any information related to this incident to come forward. They can be reached at 601-960-1800, or anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
