Lamar Washington Obituary, Death – A young man was tragically killed in a shooting Sunday afternoon at a Jackson apartment complex. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Lamar Washington, died after being shot multiple times at the Trails at Northpointe Apartments, located on Northpointe Parkway.
According to Jackson Police Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Responding officers discovered Washington lying on the ground near the passenger side of a silver Mitsubishi Outlander in the apartment complex’s parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police reports indicate that Washington had been leaving his mother’s home to wash her vehicle when he was attacked. Investigators have not yet identified any suspects, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
This devastating incident marks the 101st homicide in Jackson this year, with just over a month left in 2024. Comparatively, by mid-November last year, the city had recorded at least 107 murders. The rising number of homicides highlights an ongoing concern about violent crime in the area.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Washington’s death to come forward. Tips can be shared with the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477.
As the investigation continues, Washington’s death underscores the tragic loss of life that has become far too common in the capital city. Community members hope for answers and justice as police work to piece together the events that led to his untimely death.