In the early morning hours of February 10, 2025, the quiet of a Jackson, Mississippi neighborhood was broken by the sound of gunfire. When Capitol Police responded to a call at approximately 1:20 a.m., they discovered a grim scene on Bailey Avenue near Idlewild Street. There, they found the body of 57-year-old Jeffery King, a male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, marking another homicide in the city.
The investigation into King's death was swift. Authorities began piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Their efforts led them to a significant breakthrough just over a week later. On February 18, 2025, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, Capitol Police arrested 45-year-old Jonathan Lott. He was taken into custody around 3:50 p.m. and subsequently charged with the murder of Jeffery King.
While an arrest has been made, the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the shooting or detailed the connection between King and Lott. It is also unclear if there are any other suspects being sought in connection with the crime. Investigators are continuing to gather information to build a comprehensive picture of the circumstances that led to Jeffery King's tragic and violent death.
