Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated Near Crestview Street in Jackson

Capitol Police Department responds to report of shots fired, leading to exchange of gunfire

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is probing an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday near Crestview Street in Jackson. Officers responded to a report of shots fired and found one person with a gunshot wound. As an officer was rendering aid, the person began firing at the officer, prompting the officer to discharge their weapon. Shortly after, a second person exited a nearby residence with an apparent gunshot wound and said the shooter had died by suicide. Investigators later found the shooter inside the residence with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both injured individuals were taken to a nearby hospital, and no other injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and high-profile issue, with concerns about use of force by police and public safety. This incident raises questions about the circumstances that led to the exchange of gunfire and the need for thorough investigation to determine the facts.

The details

According to authorities, officers from the Capitol Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near Crestview Street in Jackson. They found one person lying in the street with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. As an officer was providing aid to this individual, the person began firing in the officer's direction, prompting the officer to discharge their weapon. Shortly afterward, a second person exited a nearby residence with an apparent gunshot wound and told officers the shooter had died by suicide. Investigators later found the shooter inside the residence with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday near Crestview Street in Jackson.
  • Officers responded to the report of shots fired.

The players

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency investigating the officer-involved shooting.

Capitol Police Department

The law enforcement agency whose officers were involved in the shooting incident.

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What’s next

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is continuing to gather evidence and assess the circumstances of the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be shared with the Attorney General's Office.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the complex and sensitive nature of officer-involved shootings, which require thorough investigation to determine the facts and ensure accountability. The community will be watching closely as the details of this case unfold.