June 17, 2026
19-year-old dies after shooting on college campus in Jackson, police say
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man has died after a shooting on the campus of Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee Saturday night, police said.
The Jackson Police Department (JPD) responded to Orchard Hall on the college campus at 11 p.m.
Police found a 19-year-old with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
JPD said officers detained one person in connection with the shooting.
Police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident. They are not seeking any additional suspects, and no other students were injured.
Anyone with information is urged to call JPD at 731-425-8400 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477.
