On the evening of March 18, 2026, tragedy struck in Jackson, Mississippi, when 18-year-old Trevarius Cooper, a Black male, was fatally shot. The incident occurred at the Rebelwood apartment complex located on Rebel Woods Drive. Responding to a call at approximately 5:15 p.m., Jackson police officers discovered Cooper outside the door of an upstairs apartment.
He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The area was quickly secured by law enforcement, and a homicide investigation was launched into the young man's death. Investigators at the scene noted a significant number of shell casings, which the police chief described as a "concerning" detail. In a public statement, the chief urged the community to find non-violent means of conflict resolution. This shooting marked the 15th homicide in the city for the year 2026.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police detained several individuals who were present at the apartment complex for questioning as witnesses to the event. However, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the killing of Trevarius Cooper. The investigation remains ongoing, and as of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Police have encouraged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact either the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
