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Family of JSU student killed on campus files wrongful death lawsuit
SUMMARY: The family of a Jackson State University (JSU) student, who was killed on campus in 2022, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university. Flynn Brown, 22, was found dead inside a vehicle on JSU's campus on Friday, December 2, 2022. Randall Smith, 20, of New Orleans, was taken into custody and charged with murder. The lawsuit alleges that the university failed to initiate an investigation into Smith despite reports of theft from Brown and his suitemates. Smith claimed he killed Brown in self-defense, stating that Brown had taken his food and choked him. Smith was given a $200,000 bond and 270 days of GPS monitoring.
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SUMMARY: Jackson police released surveillance images of a man suspected in the kidnapping of a 7-month-old girl taken from a running car at a Shell gas station on Beasley Road. The child's mother left the car running when a masked man drove off with it. The vehicle was later found abandoned outside Brent's Drugs in the Fondren neighborhood with the unharmed baby inside. An Amber Alert was initiated but resolved before its issuance. Police are considering charges against the mother and are still searching for the suspect. Information can be provided to Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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SUMMARY: Reservoir firefighters responded to a fire at a Rankin County home on Turtle Lane around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. The homeowners noticed the fire on the back porch but managed to escape safely. The fire quickly spread throughout the house, reaching the attic and causing the roof to collapse. Firefighters are still investigating the cause of the fire. Photos provided by the Reservoir Fire Department show significant damage to the property. For more local news, visit WJTV's website.
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SUMMARY: During the 2024 Independence Day Travel Period (July 4-7), the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to four fatal crashes in Pearl River, Scott, Sunflower, and Pike Counties, resulting in four deaths. MHP issued a total of 6,474 citations, cited 876 drivers for occupant restraint violations, and made 149 arrests for impaired driving. Additionally, they investigated 141 crashes resulting in 45 injuries. This year's enforcement activity showed an increase in citations, DUIs, seatbelt and child restraint citations, and crashes compared to the 2023 two-day travel period.
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