Police responded to calls about an alleged armed robbery at a gas station. Jamison was reportedly in the store when police arrived. Police claim Jamison shot at officers from inside the store, and officers returned fire, killing Jamison. Jamison had posted on Facebook earlier in the day, and was reportedly feeling suicidal.
Agency: Jackson Police Department
Motive: armed robbery/mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Solomon Jamison
Death Date: June 15, 2021
County: Hinds
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6939