JPD opens death investigation after man’s body found under home

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating the discovery of body at the 1000 block of W. Capitol Street.

Police say the deceased man was found underneath a home just before 1:00 p.m.

Currently there are no obvious signs of trauma but a death investigation is pending.

#JPD is investigating the discovery of a unidentified deceased male in the 1000 block of W. Capital St. just before 1pm. Victim was found underneath a residence. Currently there are no obvious signs of trauma. Death investigation is pending.
— Jackson Police Department (@JacksonMSPolice) August 16, 2019