As law enforcement officials in the city of Jackson investigate a triple homicide, Mayor John Horhn said he will work with officials to curb what he believes to be a troubling trend of gun violence in Mississippi’s capital.
The Jackson Police Department said three people, including a toddler, were shot and killed at a home on Queen Alexandria Lane on Saturday night. The victims’ ages were 30, 26, and 2 years old, and their identities were withheld. No arrests have been announced at this time, though authorities have recovered a vehicle believed to have belonged to one of the victims that was allegedly stolen at the crime scene.
“Our city is hurting. In recent days, we have seen a troubling rise in gun-related violence, shootings, and senseless loss of life,” Horhn said. “No family should have to face the pain of losing a loved one to violence. Violence against the innocent is intolerable, and as your Mayor, I will not accept this as the norm for our community.”
Saturday’s incident marked the 39th, 40th, and 41st homicides in Jackson so far in 2026, meaning the city is on track to surpass the 75 homicides that were reported last year. The 2025 figure marked a 32% decrease in homicides from 2024 and the first time the city had been under 100 since 2019.
Horhn said he has consulted with Police Chief RaShall Brackney and the city’s public safety team to configure a plan to bring law enforcement officials, community leaders, ministers, mental health professionals, and those most impacted by gun violence to the table discuss a plan to put a halt to the killing.
“We will deploy additional resources to address immediate concerns. The Jackson Police Department has achieved an 85% clearance rate in solving homicides, a testament to their dedication,” Horhn said. “But we know it does not bring back the lives lost or heal the pain families are carrying. Most of these crimes are not random, and that is why we must go beyond enforcement and place a stronger focus on prevention, addressing the root causes of violence before it begins.”
While no official plans have been released, the mayor said his focus will be on investing in recreational opportunities for young people and addressing the underlying conditions that contribute to gun violence and other crime.
“This behavior is a bad stain on all the good that is going on in our communities,” Horhn said. “We will not accept violence as a way of life in Jackson. We are going to confront this head-on and do the work necessary to make our city safer.”