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Family seeks answers after 17-year-old killed in Jackson shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The family of a 17-year-old, who was killed during a shooting in Jackson, want answers about the case.

Capitol police said the homicide occurred in the area of Sunnyvale Drive and Sandalwood Place just before 9:30 p.m. on September 19, 2025.

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Family members said Saleh Ghasan Omar Humaid, of Canton, was playing soccer with a cousin when they were approached by suspects who attempted to rob them. The young men tried to flee, but the family said Humaid was shot twice.

The family told WJTV 12 News that they have received little information from Capitol police about the investigation.

Saleh Ghasan Omar Humaid (Courtesy: Family of Humaid)

“This situation could easily be repeated anywhere, and it’s the authorities responsibility to make sure that this stops. This happened right next to a school. This should be the safest spot that a kid could be. There’s a 17-year-old, a 17-year-old that has a full life to live, but he’s gone and nothing will bring him back. And all we need is the police department to take charge,” said Musa Salem, a relative of the victim.

WJTV 12 News reached out to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) for an update on the case. Bailey Martin, the spokesperson for MDPS, said there are no updates on the case at this time.

Anyone with information can contact Capitol police at 601-359-3125.

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