Man Found Dead on Jackson's East Side

Police investigating homicide after body discovered in parking lot

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:47pm

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Jackson Police are investigating a homicide after a 49-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the upper torso in a parking lot on the city's east side. Officers were called to the 1600 block of East Michigan Avenue just before 8:45 a.m. on January 28 after a passerby discovered the man's body.

Why it matters

Homicides are relatively rare in Jackson, a city of around 33,000 people, so this incident has raised concerns in the community about public safety. The police are actively investigating the circumstances around the man's death.

The details

According to police, earlier that morning around 2:13 a.m., officers had responded to a report of several shots fired in the area of Orange Street, but did not locate anything suspicious at that time. Detectives with the Jackson Police Department are continuing to investigate the homicide and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

  • On January 28, 2026, the man's body was discovered around 8:45 a.m.
  • Around 2:13 a.m. on January 28, 2026, police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Orange Street.

The players

Jackson Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the homicide.

Detective Thomas Tinklepaugh

A detective with the Jackson Police Department who is leading the investigation and asking for the public's help.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident has underscored the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between the community and law enforcement to address any public safety concerns in Jackson.