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Jackson's Fourth of July Marred by Fatal Shootings

7/8/2025

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Tragedy struck Jackson this Fourth of July as Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed two fatal shootings, claiming the lives of 45-year-old Adrione Triggs and 23-year-old Gabriel King. Authorities are on the hunt for Aziza Young in connection with Triggs' murder, while four suspects are in custody for King's death. Despite this violence, Jackson's homicide rate has seen a hopeful decline from 64 to 40 this year.

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Tragedy struck Jackson this Fourth of July as Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed two fatal shootings, claiming the lives of 45-year-old Adrione Triggs and 23-year-old Gabriel King. Authorities are on the hunt for Aziza Young in connection with Triggs' murder, while four suspects are in custody for King's death. Despite this violence, Jackson's homicide rate has seen a hopeful decline from 64 to 40 this year.