In Loving Memory of Lateisha Carter
The city of Jackson is mourning yet another heartbreaking loss as 24-year-old Lateisha Carter was tragically found shot to death early Friday morning. Her life, full of potential and promise, was cut short in an act of senseless violence that has shaken her family, her friends, and the entire community to its core.
Around 6:30 a.m., Jackson Police Department officers were called to the 2800 block of Donaldson Drive. There, in the driveway of a home, they discovered Lateisha’s lifeless body—a young woman taken far too soon. According to Police Chief Tyree Jones, it is believed that a family member may have been the one to find her, a heartbreaking and traumatic moment no loved one should ever have to endure. Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored SUV leaving the scene, and investigators are actively working to identify those responsible.
As authorities work tirelessly to bring justice to Lateisha and her family, the community pauses to honor the beautiful life she lived.
Lateisha Carter was more than the tragedy that ended her life. She was a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a vibrant soul whose presence brought warmth and light into the world around her. Only 24, she had dreams she was pursuing and a future she deserved to see unfold. Her smile could brighten a room, her laughter was contagious, and her love for her family ran deep. Those who knew her describe her as compassionate, humble, and full of determination—someone who carried strength beyond her years and a heart that cared fiercely for those she loved.
Her sudden and violent passing leaves an immeasurable void. For her family, the pain is unimaginable. For her friends, the shock is overwhelming. And for the Jackson community, this tragedy is yet another reminder of how deeply violence wounds everyone it touches.
Yet even in sorrow, Lateisha’s memory shines brightly. Each story told about her, each memory shared, each tear shed in her honor is a testament to the impact she made in her short time on earth. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and a spirit that cannot be dimmed by the darkness that took her life.
As investigators continue their work, the community stands united in grief and in hope—hope for justice, hope for healing, and hope that Lateisha’s story inspires a renewed commitment to protecting every precious life. Anyone with information is urged to contact JPD, because every detail could bring her family one step closer to answers and accountability.
Today, we remember Lateisha Carter not for the tragedy of her final moments, but for the beauty of her life.
Her joy.
Her strength.
Her love.
Her light.
May she rest in eternal peace, wrapped in the love of those who cherished her.
May her family and friends find comfort in their memories and in the support of the community.
And may her name live on as a reminder of a young life gone too soon, but never forgotten.
Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever remembered.
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