Jackson Mayor Moves to Close Nightclub After Weekend Shooting Left Two Dead
City Attorney Drew Martin is tasked with finding legal grounds to shut down The Hideaway following a fatal incident that injured eight others.
By John Ferrari ·
The nightclub The Hideaway in Jackson is suspended from operations while the city seeks a permanent legal shutdown.
Mayor John Horhn directed City Attorney Drew Martin on Sunday night to review all legal avenues available to declare the venue a public nuisance. This action follows a shooting that occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday. Two unidentified men wearing ski masks entered the club and opened fire on a crowd on the dance floor. At least one suspect was seen holding a firearm.
The attack left two people dead and six others injured. The victims who died were Lovdia Poindexter, 20, and Jada Henderson, 18. Four women, aged 18, 18, 19, and 20, and two men, aged 19 and 20, were hospitalized.
Jackson State University President Dr. Denise Jones Gregory confirmed that students were among the victims. The university canceled all undergraduate classes for Monday and Tuesday to support the affected community.
Police have not made any arrests or identified the suspects publicly. The city is also preparing to allocate federal funds to improve public safety infrastructure. Horhn stated that the city will receive millions of dollars through the Model Cities Initiative grant. These funds are designated for personnel, investigative technology, and violence prevention programs.
Horhn emphasized the need to hold establishments accountable where serious violence occurs. The Jackson Police Department is asking the public to call (601) 960-1800 with information. Crime Stoppers can be reached at (601) 355-8477.
