The Jackson Police Department is still searching for a group of men linked to a deadly shooting at The Grove Apartments on February 12, 2026. Early that afternoon, officers were called to the complex on Grove Circle at North State Street after multiple shots rang out. On arrival, they found two people hit by gunfire. One, identified as Glen Blackwell III, later died at a hospital. Another person was hurt but expected to recover.
Police describe the suspects as a band of five to six men wearing masks. They left the scene on foot before officers arrived, disappearing into the surrounding neighborhood. Investigators think the violence was connected to a robbery attempt, though details of what was taken or how it unfolded have not been released publicly. The suspects remain unidentified and at large.
Officers have been interviewing residents and reviewing every scrap of evidence they can find. Detectives said they are focused on tracking down those who fled, urging anyone with photos, videos, or memories of what they saw to share that information. The department’s Robbery Unit and homicide squads have made the case a priority in hopes of preventing similar attacks.
Law enforcement officials acknowledged the fear many in the apartment community now feel. Witnesses described a sudden, frightening burst of gunfire that sent people ducking for cover, children crying, and adults trying to make sense of what happened just steps from their doors. Police tape and patrol cars filled the parking area as residents watched, stunned, wait for updates.
In statements to reporters, Jackson police stressed that no arrests have been made and that the investigation is active. They appealed to the public’s help, saying even the smallest clue could be key. Tips can help officers piece together the sequence of events and bring those who fired the shots to justice.
The names of the suspects have not been released because none are in custody, and authorities said they cannot say much more while the case is ongoing. Meanwhile, the city mourns Blackwell’s death and supports the person recovering from injuries. Families of Grove residents are left grappling with questions about safety and what steps might come next to protect their community.
Investigators are hopeful that with community cooperation, the trail to those responsible will grow warmer. As police continue their work, the search for answers continues, and Jackson waits on the next development in this heartbreaking case.
