Victim dies in shooting at Cody's

THE JACKSON SUN | Jackson Sun

Jackson police have confirmed one victim is dead in a shooting they are investigating that occurred overnight Sunday at Cody’s Saloon & Dance Hall, located at 59 Heritage Square in Jackson.

Braxton Watkins, 20, of Jackson was pronounced deceased at 10:15 a.m. on Monday. He has been transported to Nashville for autopsy. The autopsy should be complete tomorrow.

Early Monday morning, about 2 a.m., Jackson police responded to the shooting, and officers determined five people had sustained gunshot injuries and were being treated at local hospitals.

One victim’s injuries were listed as critical.

The Jackson Police Department is continuing its investigation as it processes the crime scene.

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is encouraged to contact JPD at 731-425-8400.