Police have identified the victim as 18-year-old Morris McBride of Jackson.
Director of Police and Fire Services Elmer Hitt says McBride did not live at the Reed Manor apartments where the shooting happened.
Investigators are not releasing any other details at this time.
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Jackson Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened outside an apartment complex near Jackson High School just before midnight.
Jackson police were called to Steward Avenue for a report of gunshots. When officers arrived they found an 18-year old male victim on the ground outside one of the Reed Manor apartment buildings. The male had been shot once in the back.
Police are not releasing the identity of the victim at this time.
FOX 47 News crews were first on scene this morning and saw people outside the apartment comforting each other. Neighbors have set up candles at the spot where the shooting occurred in tribute to the victim.
Police tell us, they do not believe the victim lived at the apartment building. Police say this is not a random shooting. Officers say the suspect and victim knew each other. Jackson police are still looking for the shooter. Anyone with information should call Detective Wes Stanton at (517) 768-8634
