Man Appears in Court for Alleged Murder and ATM Shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A court hearing was held on Thursday, January 11 for the man accused of killing a 73-year-old man and shooting an ATM serviceman.

Robert Jackson, a 31-year-old individual, is facing charges of murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. During the hearing, a judge set his bond at $3 million, with each charge carrying a $1 million bond.

Despite the allegations against him, Jackson claimed his innocence during the court appearance.

In an interview with WJTV 12 News, Jackson’s grandmother revealed that she had been reaching out to mental health facilities for weeks in an attempt to get help for her grandson. She explained that Jackson had previously been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, the incident took place on Tuesday, January 9, when Jackson allegedly shot an individual who was servicing an ATM machine on Medgar Evers Boulevard. Following the incident, he fled the scene in a maroon/red Honda Accord.

The following day, the family of Charles Sudduth, Jr. discovered his body on Del Rosa Drive. Sudduth, a 73-year-old man, was renovating a home at the time. Concerned when he did not show up for a meeting the previous night, his family contacted the authorities. Chief Wade confirmed that Sudduth had been shot multiple times.

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Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade mentioned that the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) played a crucial role in the arrest. MHP troopers spotted a vehicle matching the description captured by surveillance cameras at both shooting locations. The vehicle was located on Kickapoo Road at County Line Road on Wednesday.

Following the discovery of the vehicle, Jackson was interviewed by the Jackson police. During the interview, he confessed to committing both crimes, according to Chief Wade.