Teen arrested in connection with Jackson drive-by shooting

Photo courtesy of the Jackson Police Department

A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting into an occupied home, according to the Jackson Police Department.

Officers responded to the 5600 block of Spencer Drive around 2:46 p.m. on Oct. 25 after reports of gunfire striking an occupied residence. Detectives later identified the suspect as Charles Bracey Jr., who witnesses said was seen inside a blue vehicle with trash bags covering the windows at the time of the shooting.

Investigators obtained a warrant for Bracey’s arrest on Tuesday. He was taken into custody by JPD and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling and drive-by shooting

Police said Bracey appeared before a municipal court judge and was denied bond.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact JPD at (601) 960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477.

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