A JPD recruit apparently killed himself at the training academy in West Jackson. More information will be posted as available.
Update: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement:
The city of Jackson would like to extend its condolences to the family members of the young police recruit who passed away today.
Not only was he training to be a police officer with the Jackson Police Department, but he was also a former firefighter with the Jackson Fire Department.
“Our hearts go out to this young man’s family and members of his recruiting class during this difficult time,” Chief James Davis said.
Training at the Jackson Training Academy is suspended and grief counselors are on scene. JPD has requested the assistance of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
“This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts break for this young man, his family and the JPD/JFD communities,” said Mayor Lumumba. “We wish his family love and strength as they deal with this unimaginable loss.”
Due to the circumstances, the City of Jackson will not be releasing the identity of the young man.
7 comments:
Bet that Psych eval will get scrutinized with a fine tooth comb.
How incredibly sad.
Breaks my heart for anyone to have so little hope.
I cannot imagine the despair one must feel to make such a choice.
4:54"...despair..."
Ditto the sadness.
Police academy has always been one big haze. That's why so many (not all) cops turn out thinking they are green berets. Very sorry for this young man's family.
🙏🙏🙏
Hazing in LE academies is unnecessary, and just attracts bullies as instructors.
9:08 - Horseshit. Unless you've gone through JPD's academy, you have no valid opinion about it.
~ someone who's been through JPD's academy.
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