In the early evening of January 2, 2024, the life of 14-year-old Eugene Kelly was tragically cut short in Jackson, Mississippi. The young teenager was found in his front yard on Nimitz Street with a single gunshot wound. Emergency services were called to the scene around 8:00 p.m., and Kelly was transported to the Mississippi Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
His death marked the first homicide of the year in the city of Jackson.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a red vehicle fleeing the area after multiple shots were fired. The Jackson Police Department launched an investigation into what they determined to be a drive-by shooting. Their efforts quickly led to a breakthrough in the case.
Less than a week after the fatal shooting, a 17-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with Eugene Kelly's death. The unidentified teenager has since been charged with murder. While an arrest has been made, the investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather information about the circumstances that led to the shooting. The community was left to mourn the loss of a young life, with a visitation for Eugene held later that month.
