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    On March 24, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi, Teletha Burks was shot multiple times while sitting in her SUV at a gas station. An altercation occurred between Burks and a man wearing jeans, red shoes and a brown hooded jacket, who shot her with a handgun through the driver's side window before fleeing in a black Dodge Avenger. Later that evening, police located the Avenger and detained Kendrick Bell, charging him with murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Bell was booked into jail while the investigation into the motive continues.

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    On March 24, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi, Teletha Burks was shot multiple times while sitting in her SUV at a gas station. An altercation occurred between Burks and a man wearing jeans, red shoes and a brown hooded jacket, who shot her with a handgun through the driver's side window before fleeing in a black Dodge Avenger. Later that evening, police located the Avenger and detained Kendrick Bell, charging him with murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Bell was booked into jail while the investigation into the motive continues.

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    Press Release Jubilee

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    On March 24, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi, Teletha Burks was shot multiple times while sitting in her SUV at a gas station. An altercation occurred between Burks and a man wearing jeans, red shoes and a brown hooded jacket, who shot her with a handgun through the driver's side window before fleeing in a black Dodge Avenger. Later that evening, police located the Avenger and detained Kendrick Bell, charging him with murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Bell was booked into jail while the investigation into the motive continues.

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    Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

    Jackson Police Department


    327 East Pascagoula Street
    Jackson, MS 39205
    website: www.jacksonms.gov

    For Immediate Release


    Date: March 24, 2016
    Officer Colendula Green
    Public Information Officer
    Tel #: 601-960-0948
    [email protected]

    MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE

    On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at approx. 7:06 PM, Jackson Police Officers responded to the
    Jubilee Service Station at 3210 Hwy 80 regarding a shooting. Upon officers arrival it was
    learned that a black female later identified as Teletha Burks had been shot multiple times while
    sitting in the driver seat of a small SUV near the gas pumps. She was treated on scene by AMR
    and later transported to Merit Health Hospital where she was pronounced deceased shortly after
    arrival.
    During the course of the investigation, it was learned that an unidentified black male wearing
    jeans, red shoes and a brown hooded jacket exited a black in color Dodge Avenger being driven
    by an unidentified black female. The suspect approached the victim and an altercation ensued
    between the two of them. The suspect produced a handgun and fired several shots through the
    driver side window striking the victim. The suspect fled the scene in the black Dodge Avenger.
    At approx. 7:50 PM Precinct 2 officers responded to the 3200 block of Washington St. regarding
    the vehicle used in this incident possibly being parked. Upon officers arrival, they observed and
    confirmed the identity of the vehicle. Officers were able to detain a black female believed to be
    the driver of the vehicle and detained a black male subject later identified as Kendrick Bell. They
    were both questioned regarding this incident.
    Subsequently, Kendrick Bell has been charged with one count of Murder, one count of
    Shooting in an Occupied Vehicle and one count of Convicted Felon in Possession of a
    Firearm. Hes been booked into the City Jail awaiting an Initial Court Appearance. The
    investigation is ongoing and the motive is still under investigation. The driver of the vehicle
    was questioned and released.
    Victim:
    Teletha Burks-37

    Lee Vance, Chief Of Police


    Jackson Police Department
    327 East Pascagoula Street
    Jackson, MS 39205
    website: www.jacksonms.gov

    Suspect:
    Kendrick Bell-28

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