New Developments in Jackson Double Homicide: Police Identify Person of Interest in Shooting Deaths of Two Women
Jackson, Mississippi – July 21, 2025 — Significant developments have emerged in the tragic case of a double homicide that has shaken the Jackson community. Capitol Police investigators have officially announced that a person of interest has been identified in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Racquel Freeman and 34-year-old Telissa Holder, two women who were senselessly gunned down in the early hours of July 6.
According to a statement released Monday by a spokesperson for the Capitol Police, authorities are actively working to locate the person of interest, whose name has not yet been disclosed. “Capitol Police investigators have identified a person of interest in the July 6 shooting death of Racquel Freeman and Telissa Holder,” the spokesperson confirmed. “Efforts to locate the subject are currently underway.”
Freeman and Holder were fatally shot just after 2 a.m. as they exited a nightclub on Wilmington Street in downtown Jackson. Eyewitnesses reported a sudden outburst of gunfire in the parking lot, creating chaos among clubgoers. Surveillance footage and multiple witness testimonies have been vital in piecing together the moments leading up to the deadly shooting.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene within minutes, but both women had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead shortly after. Their deaths marked yet another chapter in the city’s growing concerns over gun violence and public safety.
Racquel Freeman was a mother of two and known for her outgoing personality and devotion to her family. Friends described her as “the life of the party” with an infectious laugh and an unshakable love for her children. Telissa Holder, equally beloved, was remembered as a loyal sister, a caring daughter, and a fiercely independent woman who had recently started her own small business.
The loss of both women has left their families devastated and the community grieving. Candlelight vigils have been held in their honor, with mourners demanding justice and an end to the rising tide of violence that continues to affect Jackson and other urban centers across the nation.
Police have not publicly shared a motive for the killings, but sources close to the investigation say the incident may have stemmed from an altercation that occurred earlier in the evening inside the nightclub. Investigators are continuing to comb through video evidence, cellphone data, and forensics to build a clearer picture of what led to the tragedy.
“This remains an open and ongoing investigation,” the Capitol Police emphasized in their statement. “We are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the person of interest or any details related to the case is urged to contact Capitol Police at 601-359-3125.”
Community leaders and local officials have echoed those calls for cooperation, stressing that bringing the perpetrator to justice will require a united effort. “These two women did not deserve to have their lives cut short,” said one local pastor during a community prayer gathering. “Someone knows something. If you saw anything, if you heard anything, speak up.”
As the investigation moves forward, Freeman and Holder’s families are left clinging to memories and demanding accountability. Their lives, full of promise and purpose, were taken in a matter of seconds—but their names and stories continue to resonate, a reminder of the urgent need to end senseless violence.
The Capitol Police have assured the public that updates will be shared as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the search for justice continues.
