In the early morning hours of July 26, 2026, the life of 19-year-old Jeremiah Haggins was tragically cut short in Jackson, Mississippi. Responding to a report of a deceased person at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers from the Jackson Police Department's Precinct 2 and Robbery/Homicide detectives arrived at a residence located in the 300 block of Claiborne Avenue. Inside the home, they discovered Haggins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving his next of kin to be notified of the devastating loss.
The investigation into Haggins' death quickly focused on identifying those responsible. Within 36 hours of the shooting, authorities made an arrest in connection with the homicide. On July 27, 2026, 17-year-old Randy Singleton was taken into custody. The Jackson Police Department announced that Singleton was being charged with murder for his alleged role in Haggins' death. In addition to the murder charge, Singleton also faced a charge of aggravated assault, as a second individual was reportedly injured during the incident. Investigators were also able to locate and recover a vehicle believed to have been used in the commission of the crime.
Following his arrest, Randy Singleton appeared in court for a bond hearing. He was denied bond on the murder charge, ensuring he would remain in custody as the legal process moved forward. For the charge of aggravated assault, a bond was set at $75,000. At the time of these initial proceedings, the investigation was still in its early stages. Homicide detectives were actively interviewing witnesses and pursuing leads to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. The case against Singleton represents the initial step in the pursuit of justice for Jeremiah Haggins, with the investigation ongoing to understand the full circumstances of his death.
