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Mother of brutally beaten one-year-old turns herself in to police
SUMMARY: Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade announced that two suspects, Yolanda Hunter and Herman Coleman, have been charged with felony child abuse in the case of a child who was found dead. Hunter has turned herself in, but Coleman is still at large. Chief Wade indicated that the charges may be upgraded to capital murder after further investigation and the completion of an autopsy report. He emphasized the brutal nature of the crime and the need to hold everyone involved accountable. The public is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Jackson Police Department with any information about Coleman's whereabouts.
Yolanda Hunter, the mother of the one-year-old child who was beaten to death on Thursday morning, turned herself in this evening. Hunter and her acquaintance, 33-year-old Herman Coleman, are being charged with felony child abuse. Police are still searching for Coleman.
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Deadly Shooting Suspect Identified
SUMMARY: The Jackson Police Department has arrested and charged Bobby Jones with murder in connection to a deadly gas station shooting that took place at the Shell station on Northside Drive. The incident occurred around 6:30 AM on Friday morning, resulting in the shooting of Joshua Bennett. A witness reported hearing four to six shots and seeing the shooter grab a backpack before leaving the scene. Police emphasize the importance of individual responsibility in such cases and stress the need for respect in the community. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as more details are released.
Deadly Shooting Suspect Identified
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