Mario Donta Gibson, a 31-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life to gun violence in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 18, 2020. Born in Jackson on June 22, 1988, he was a father and a beloved member of his community, known for his joyful demeanor and generous spirit. He was educated in the Jackson public school system, attending Brown Elementary, Rowan Middle School, and Lanier High School.
At the time of his death, he was an employee at a local McDonald's.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Mario Gibson's death are not widely available in public records. Information regarding the investigation into his shooting, including any potential suspects or arrests, has not been released or reported on in the news sources that were consulted. The case remains without a publicly identified suspect or any announced arrests. His death is listed as a homicide, and he is remembered on the National Gun Violence Memorial. His family and friends mourned his passing at a service handled by the Jackson Memorial Funeral Service.
