The Jackson Police Department are investigating the death of Jesse James Stuckey. His body was found off of West Northside Drive on Wednesday morning.
The body was found in a parked van off of West Northside drive on Wednesday.
Yesterday’s homicide victim is identified as, Jessie James Stuckey-47. Cause of death is gsw to the head. Anyone w/ info, call police.
— Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) August 17, 2017
Since discovering the body the JPD has ruled the death a homicide due to blunt force trauma. This is the cities 36th homicide investigation of the year.
Death investigation ruled a homicide. Unidentified BM w/ trauma to the head. Awaiting autopsy results to determine cause of trauma.
— Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) August 16, 2017
Police say the body was found in a parked van outside of a residence in the area.
JPD on the scene of a death investigation, 1000 blk. W. Northside Dr. Unidentified BM found deceased w/ possible trauma. Coroner responding.
— Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) August 16, 2017
This is an ongoing investigation. News Mississippi will update as details become available.