19-Year-Old Lamar Washington Killed in Shooting at Jackson Apartment Complex

A tragic shooting at the Trails at Northpointe Apartments in Jackson claimed the life of 19-year-old Lamar Washington on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the complex’s parking lot on Northpointe Parkway.

According to Jackson Police Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, Washington was found lying near the passenger side of a silver Mitsubishi Outlander. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe Washington had been leaving his mother’s apartment to wash her car when he was fatally attacked.

Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances of the shooting and have not yet identified any suspects. The incident adds to the city’s growing concern over violent crime, marking Jackson’s 101st homicide of the year. By this time in 2023, the city had recorded at least 107 murders, underscoring the persistent challenge of addressing violence in the area.

This latest loss has left Washington’s family and neighbors reeling. Community members described him as a kind young man with a bright future ahead. Many are calling for swift action to bring those responsible for his death to justice and to curb the violence plaguing their neighborhoods.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234. Tips can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477, with potential rewards for leads that assist in solving the case.

Washington’s death is a stark reminder of the toll that gun violence continues to take on families and communities in Jackson. As the investigation continues, the city grieves yet another life lost too soon and hopes for meaningful change to prevent future tragedies.