The Jackson Police Department is investigating the homicide of 30-year-old Shameka Oliver. JPD officers were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Chittock Ave. around 7:00 AM on Thursday after a report of shots being heard. The victim lived at the location and was discovered outside the home and pronounced dead at the scene. The victim had suffered a single gunshot wound.
A 33-year-old suspect at the scene was taken into custody and housed at the Jackson County Jail. The man is an acquaintance of the victim.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Detective Aaron Grove at (517) 768-8796 or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (855) 840-7867.