Police make arrest in case of man shot, mistaken for a burglar

Jackson police have made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Police have charged Curtis Sawyer, 17, with aggravated assault.The incident originally occurred at residence located in the 6000 block of Lake Trace Circle on Thursday. Officers were called to what was initially reported as a burglary. They were told a male intruder had been shot while entering the home, but were later informed that the victim was someone known to the residents and that the shooting was accidental.Further investigation revealed the victim was well known to the residents of the home and had been there for some time. The 18-year-old male victim and Sawyer were interacting just minutes before the shooting occurred. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital where he currently remains, in stable condition. Sawyer, who had left the home prior to officers arriving, was subsequently charged for his alleged involvement in the shooting. He remains in custody as he awaits his initial court appearance. A motive still remains unknown. This investigation is ongoing.

Jackson police have made an arrest in a shooting investigation.

Police have charged Curtis Sawyer, 17, with aggravated assault.


The incident originally occurred at residence located in the 6000 block of Lake Trace Circle on Thursday.

Officers were called to what was initially reported as a burglary.

They were told a male intruder had been shot while entering the home, but were later informed that the victim was someone known to the residents and that the shooting was accidental.

Further investigation revealed the victim was well known to the residents of the home and had been there for some time.

The 18-year-old male victim and Sawyer were interacting just minutes before the shooting occurred.

The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital where he currently remains, in stable condition.

Sawyer, who had left the home prior to officers arriving, was subsequently charged for his alleged involvement in the shooting.

He remains in custody as he awaits his initial court appearance.

A motive still remains unknown.

This investigation is ongoing.