Jackson man arrested in Ridgeland murder - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

Jackson man arrested in Ridgeland murder

Posted: Updated:
By WLBT Staff - email
Source: Ridgeland PD Source: Ridgeland PD
RIDGELAND, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

A Jackson man was arrested Thursday and charged with capital murder and armed robbery in the Monday shooting death of a Ridgeland man.

Ridgeland police say 22-year-old Robert Carson of Jackson has been charged in connection with the murder of 61-year-old Jose G. Ortiz.

Ortiz suffered a single gunshot wound in his vehicle outside his apartment at the Ridgeland Ranch apartment complex late Monday night.

An undisclosed amount of money was stolen from Ortiz at the time of his murder.

Carson was identified as a suspect and evidence led to his charges, according to police.

Police said there could possibly be additional suspects, but it's unclear if more arrests will be made.

Carson made an initial appearance in Ridgeland Municipal Court Friday. He is being held in the Madison County jail without bond. He will have a preliminary hearing Tuesday.

Copyright 2012 WLBT. All rights reserved.

Also on WLBT.com

Updated:

Ridgeland killed in apartment complex parking lot More>>

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:20:27 GMT
    Judge Bill Gowan's Hinds County courtroom is in session for the 6th day of the James Hutto murder trial. Hutto, who is known for making obnoxious outbursts in court, has already made several erratic
    After 6 days of testimony, evidence and many loud and obnoxious outbursts by Hutto, a jury has unanimously found him guilty of capital murder.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
    The list of the names is a part of rotating lists of names. For example, the list used in 2012 is used in 2018. Each storm will be named alphabetically. The lists of names are chosen by World Meteorological
    The names for the 2013 North Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
    Thursday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken on their cases. Today more parents are speaking out about their children also falling victims.
    •