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Nick Thomas III

Case from Jackson, MS dated Apr 06, 2022

Victim Details

Nick Thomas III

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2022-04-06

43

Nick

Thomas III

07/19/2026

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A 43-year-old man, Nick Thomas III, lost his life in a drive-by shooting on a Wednesday afternoon in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred on April 6, 2022, along Highway 80. Thomas was driving a pickup truck when another vehicle pulled alongside, and an occupant opened fire, fatally wounding him.

Following an investigation into the deadly shooting, authorities made an arrest two days later. The suspect was identified as Demarcus Gates. He was subsequently charged with the murder of ...
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  • https://www.wlbt.com: Man arrested for fatal drive-by shooting along Hwy 80
  • WAPT: Man shot, killed while driving on Highway 80
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