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A convenience store on Robinson Street in Jackson turned into a deadly shooting scene on September 15, 2025. Derrick Epps, 44, had a history of violent crime – armed robbery, kidnapping, and assault on a cop. He was also packing heat.
According to court documents, Epps pursued and confronted another man outside the store before opening fire. The gunfire left one man shaken but alive – thanks to swift police response.
Epps’ history of violence landed him with a long list of charges, including aggravated assault by firearm. But in the eyes of the law, one thing stood out: his felon status.
As a convicted felon, Epps knew better than to carry a firearm. But he did, and now he’s facing life in prison.
On April 17, 2026, Epps pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. A federal judge will decide his sentence, which could be life behind bars under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Mississippi
- Location: MS
- Source: DOJ Press Release
