Arrest made after granddaughter of Jackson civil rights leader shot, killed

Granddaughter of civil rights activist killed in Jackson shooting

Granddaughter of civil rights activist killed in Jackson shooting JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The 23-year-old granddaughter of a civil rights activist has died following a shooting on Sunday. According to Capitol Police, the shooting happened around 4:40 a.m. on June 22 on East Northside Drive. The woman has been identified as Karah Perkins, the granddaughter of civil rights activist Dr. John Perkins. She was taken to the hospital, but passed away o…

Arrest made after granddaughter of Jackson civil rights leader shot, killed

A 23-year-old woman has died after she was shot in Jackson.

Granddaughter of Civil Rights Activist Killed in Shooting; One Arrested - Darkhorse Press

A 23-year-old woman is dead following a shooting early Saturday morning on East Northside Drive. She is the granddaughter of John Perkins, a well-known and admired civil rights leader. According to Capitol Police, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 4:40 a.m. on June 22. Upon arrival, they found Karah Perkins suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later died from h…