Jackson State University police investigating a murder on campus
JACKSON, Miss. December 4 2022 The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Jackson State University Campus Enforcement are investigating a homicide on the school’s campus. It happened around 8 a.m. Friday morning.
Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirmed that 22-year-old Flynn Brown, of New Jersey, was shot and found inside a vehicle on campus. WLBT crews saw a Dodge Challenger being towed away from the scene.
JSU President Thomas K. Hudson released a statement Friday, saying, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the death of a JSU student. The loss of a young person is always a devastating circumstance for our campus community. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.”
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation says that the suspect, 20-year-old Randall Smith of New Orleans, is in custody.
JSU’s president said grief counselors were on hand Friday offering support to students.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation also released a statement saying it was working with campus police to investigate.
The Mississippi Bureau Investigation and Jackson State University Police are working together to investigate the recent homicide on JSU campus. At this time, there is no further threat to those on campus. MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing their investigation, agents will share their findings with the local District Attorney’s Office. This is an open and ongoing investigation; no further comment will be made by MBI at this time.
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