Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Charles McDonald death by force case profile photo

Charles McDonald Jr.

Case from Jackson, MS dated Jul 21, 2016

Victim Details

Charles McDonald Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2016-07-21

17

Charles

McDonald Jr.

06/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the summer of 2016, a life was cut tragically short in Jackson, Mississippi. Charles Alexander McDonald Jr., a 17-year-old male, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016. His death occurred in the parking lot of Performance Oil, a business in south Jackson.

The events leading to McDonald's death began when he was discovered breaking into a vehicle in the business's parking lot. Wayne Mitchell Parish, a vice president and co-owner of the business, confronted McDonald. Parish, who was armed with ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Charles McDonald Jr., all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (11)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Clarion Ledger: Charles A. McDonald Jr.'s Obituary on Clarion Ledger
  • WAPT: 17-year-old trying to break into vehicle shot, killed, JPD says
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 9 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Charles McDonald Jr., and there's something that reall... ...Read More
    06/04/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Charles McDonald Jr., and something that's been rea... ...Read More
    01/02/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Charles McDonald Jr.

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Jackson, Mississippi

    Brian Kinsey death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Brian Kinsey

    Death: Oct 22, 1997
    In the line of duty, 27-year-old Jackson police officer Brian Ronald Kinsey, a White/Caucasian male, e ...Read More
    Willie Earl Luckett death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Willie Earl Luckett

    Death: Jul 07, 2024
    Willie Earl Luckett, a 47-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of July 7 ...Read More
    Damien King death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Damien King

    Death: Dec 29, 2018
    In the winter of 2018, the life of 40-year-old Damien King was tragically cut short in Jackson, Miss s ...Read More
    Bradley Adams death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Bradley Adams

    Death: Nov 09, 2015
    In the autumn of 2015, the life of 25-year-old Bradley Adams was tragically cut short in Jackson, Mi M ...Read More
    Rodney Beck death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Rodney Beck

    Death: Aug 23, 2016
    In the late summer of 2016, a morning of violence in Jackson, Mississippi, claimed the life of Rodne n ...Read More
    Antonio Wilson death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Antonio Wilson

    Death: Oct 03, 2024
    In the summer of 2023, the discovery of a man's body within the charred remains of an apartment fire r ...Read More
    Adrione Triggs death by force case in Jackson, MS

    Adrione Triggs

    Death: Jul 04, 2025
    On the Fourth of July in Jackson, Mississippi, a domestic dispute tragically escalated, leaving 45-y - ...Read More