Melvin McNair Jr. Murdered in Jackson, Mississippi age 29

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On May 15, 2024, 29-year-old Melvin McNair Jr. was found deceased at Parham Bridges Park in Jackson, Mississippi. A park ranger discovered his body around 6:00 a.m.; he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Later that day, Jackson Police arrested 19-year-old Daveon Lindsey after a brief pursuit. Lindsey was found in possession of McNair's stolen 2016 GMC Sierra pickup truck and admitted to shooting McNair multiple times. The murder weapon, described as a pink assault rifle, was recove ...Read More

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https://www.wlbt.com: ‘He was such a loving spirit’: Loved ones react to the death of 29-year-old Melvin McNair Jr.

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Victim Details

name

Melvin McNair Jr.

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Jackson

state

MS

Date of Death

2024-05-15

Age at Death

29

First Name

Melvin

Last Name

McNair Jr.

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/19/2024

Melvin McNair Jr.
Murdered

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