Officers came in contact with George Robinson while searching for the men suspected of killing a Jackson pastor outside his church, police said. Two men have since been charged with Rev. Anthony Longino's murder. Witnesses said police hit Robinson in the head with a flashlight and body slam him. He was released and died the next day. Three Jackson police officers and their supervisor were fired.
Victim's Name: George Robinson
Agency Responsible: Jackson Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 62
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 13, 2019
County: Hinds
Cause of Death: Beaten
Official Disposition: Administrative discipline
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban