JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed this weekend.

The shooting occurred in the 5500 block of North State Street on Saturday, March 15.

According to Detective Tommie Brown, the victim, who was identified as Earl T. James III, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).