Jackson police negotiate standoff with children inside home

Man in custody after hours-long standoff in Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a man barricaded himself inside a home, leading to an hours-long standoff. The incident began around 6:45 p.m. on September 28, 2026, in the area of Dianne Drive. Jackson Police Chief Dr. RaShall Brackney said officers were in the area to following up on leads in connection to [...]

Jackson police negotiate standoff with children inside home

Two children remained inside a Jackson home Monday night as police worked to bring a standoff to a safe end, authorities said.

Mississippi News Report — Tue, Sep 29: Jackson Standoff, Medicaid

Your Tuesday, September 29 evening Mississippi News Report: Jackson's police chief briefs the public on a South Jackson barricaded-subject incident, refugees and asylum seekers face an Oct. 1 Medicaid coverage loss, and a challenger dares Sen. Hyde-Smith to debate.

12 hour standoff in Jackson ends in arrest

An overnight standoff in Jackson that reportedly put four children at risk ended with no injuries after 12 hours. According to Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney, around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, detectives with the department’s robbery-homicide division were near Dianne Drive inquiring about a shooting and homicides that occurred in the area over the weekend. […]

Standoff in South Jackson ends with all children safe

JACKSON — A standoff in South Jackson ended safely Tuesday after Jackson police spent nearly 12 hours negotiating with a man who had barricaded himself inside a home with his children, police said. One child remained inside the home with the man Tuesday morning as officers continued negotiations. Two other children were released during the […]

Jackson police chief briefs public on barricaded-subject incident

Chief RaShall Brackney gives a briefing about a barricaded-subject incident on Dianne Drive in South Jackson.