A 30-year-old man was found dead inside an apartment at Sunset Plaza Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday evening, May 9, 2026. The victim was identified as Chaleyl Alexander. Officers from the Jackson Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated assault in the 3500 block of Sunset Drive at approximately 6:27 p.m. When they arrived, they found Alexander unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds.
Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard pronounced Alexander dead at the scene. Responding units included patrol officers, the homicide unit, the Mobile Crime Lab, and the coroner’s office. Next of kin have been notified. The shooting took place at a residential complex in Jackson known as Sunset Plaza Apartments.
A suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Police identified the individual as 25-year-old Mario Marley Jr. The arrest was announced by Jackson police within hours of the shooting. Investigators have not released details about what led to the gunfire or whether Marley and Alexander knew each other. The case remains active.
No additional victims or suspects were reported. Police have not disclosed whether a weapon was recovered at the scene. The Mobile Crime Lab processed evidence inside the apartment, and the homicide unit is leading the investigation.
The shooting marks another act of fatal violence in Jackson, a city that has seen repeated homicides in recent years. Community members have expressed concern about the frequency of gun-related deaths in residential areas. The Sunset Plaza Apartments complex is located in a neighborhood that has experienced previous violent incidents.
Family and friends of Chaleyl Alexander are now grieving his sudden loss. No further information about Alexander’s employment, education, or family background has been released. Jackson police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. The investigation continues.
