On a Saturday afternoon in Port Gibson, Mississippi, the life of 34-year-old Levi Mobley Jr. was tragically cut short. On July 12, 2025, police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Woodstock Street at approximately 2:12 p.m.. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mobley, who had been fatally shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Present at the location when authorities arrived was 46-year-old Edward Jenkins.
After preliminary interviews with Jenkins, he was taken into custody. Jenkins has since been charged with manslaughter in connection with Mobley's death. He was scheduled for an initial court appearance on the Monday following the incident.
The Port Gibson Police Department has stated that their investigation into the circumstances that led to the shooting is ongoing. While details about a potential motive have not been released, Police Chief Russell Dorsey assured the community that they are working diligently to ensure justice is served. The department expressed condolences to Mobley's family and friends.
Family and friends of Levi Mobley Jr. prepared for his funeral service, which was scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Jones Chapel M.B. Church in Hermanville.
