Jackson Mayor John Horhn releases public safety message amidst rising gun violence

Jackson Mayor John Horhn releases public safety message amidst rising gun violence

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn released a public safety message directed to the capital city community on Wednesday. The statement comes amidst rising gun-related violence throughout the city, such as the triple homicide of two sisters and a 2-year-old child on Queen Alexandria Lane Saturday night. Horhn’s full statement can be watched and read below: “Jackson: I want to speak directly to you right now. Our city has seen too m…

Mayor Horhn urges Jackson residents to reject violence after deadly week

JACKSON — Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivered a direct appeal to residents Wednesday, urging them to reject gun violence and seek peaceful ways to resolve conflicts following a series of deadly shootings that have left multiple families grieving. In a video message released by the city, Horhn acknowledged the recent violence and said the loss of life has taken a toll on the community. “Our city has seen too much violence in recent days,” Horhn sa…