A surprising turn of events, two men initially arrested in connection with the death of 21-year-old Jackson State University student Jaylen Burns have been released. Joshua Brown, 19, initially charged with murder, was set free on Friday from the Hinds County Detention Center after surveillance footage suggested he was out of town during the tragic incident on October 15.
Another suspect, Jamison Kelly Jr., arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to murder, was released on Monday. Hinds County Judge James Bell stated that there wasn’t enough probable cause to charge Kelly, emphasizing the lack of evidence tying him to the events leading to Burns’ death.
While Kelly’s attorney, Jerry Campbell, pointed out that charges against his client could potentially resurface through a grand jury indictment, the status of Brown’s charges remains unclear.
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Jaylen Burns, an industrial technology major from Chicago, had his life cut short, sparking grief and outrage on the Jackson State University campus. A vigil held on October 18 celebrated Burns as a bright and ambitious young man with a passion for music and engineering.
As the investigation into Burns’ death continues, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. The motive and the identity of the shooter are still unknown, leaving the campus community and beyond grappling with unanswered questions.
Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson expressed deep sadness over the loss of Burns, emphasizing the university’s cooperation with the police and its commitment to supporting those affected by the tragedy.
