The Jackson community is reeling after the heartbreaking discovery of 24-year-old Lateisha Carter, who was found shot to death early Friday morning in a quiet residential neighborhood. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers were called to the 2800 block of Donaldson Drive around 6:30 a.m., where they found Lateisha’s body lying in the driveway of a home—an image that has shaken both her family and the surrounding community.
JPD Chief Tyree Jones confirmed that Lateisha was likely discovered by a family member, adding to the emotional weight of an already devastating tragedy. Authorities say the moments leading up to her death remain unclear, and detectives are working tirelessly to piece together what happened during the hours before the shooting. For now, the circumstances are clouded by unanswered questions, leaving loved ones with grief and uncertainty.
Witnesses in the area reported seeing a dark-colored SUV leaving the neighborhood around the time of the incident, a detail that investigators are taking seriously. Detectives are reviewing evidence collected from the scene, speaking with residents, and searching for surveillance footage that could help identify the vehicle or the person responsible. Each bit of information is critical as police work to bring clarity and justice to Lateisha’s family.
As of Friday, no arrests have been made, and the case remains an active and urgent homicide investigation. The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help, stressing that even the smallest detail could be the key to solving the case. Community cooperation, they say, could be vital in giving Lateisha’s loved ones the answers they desperately need.
Lateisha’s death has left her family, friends, and neighbors grieving the loss of a young woman whose life was filled with promise. While officials continue their work, those who knew her are left holding onto memories, trying to understand how such a tragedy could unfold so close to home. The pain of losing someone so young is immense, and the community now waits for justice and clarity in the days ahead.
Anyone with information is urged to contact JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward.
