In the quiet of Monday evening, 45-year-old Jasmine Singleton lost her life inside her home on Cedar Hill Drive in Clinton, Mississippi. According to investigators, she was shot and killed around the time her ex-boyfriend, 42-year-old Carlton Mack, was seen leaving the scene. This tragic event has left a small community reeling and searching for answers.
Police say Mack is now the main suspect in the shooting. He is known to officers and carries a history of domestic violence arrests. Witnesses reported seeing a gold Chevrolet Tahoe speeding away from the residence shortly after the gunfire rang out. That same vehicle was later found abandoned in Jackson, making it a key piece in the investigation.
Authorities in Clinton have issued a public plea for help in locating Mack. They describe him as armed and dangerous, and emphasize that he should not be approached by civilians. Anyone who has seen him or knows his whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. The level of concern is high, and the response from the community is one of shock and urgency.
Friends and neighbours of Jasmine described her as warm and caring—someone who greeted you with a smile and always had her two young children close by. Her loss ripples beyond her household; the tight-knit neighbourhood on Cedar Hill Drive is shaken by violence that felt far removed from their daily lives. On a street where parents waved to kids and neighbours borrowed sugar, Monday’s events brought a brutal reminder of how quickly safety can shatter.
The sequence of events is still under investigation. Officers are canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and traffic cameras in Jackson where the Tahoe was located. They are also checking Mack’s known associates and previous locations. Because of his prior arrests, law enforcement sources say Mack might have gone into hiding or sought help from someone he knows.
The public is being asked to consider small but crucial details: Did you notice a gold Tahoe parked somewhere unusual late Monday? Was there someone who left in a hurry from a Jackson address? Even the smallest tip could lead investigators to the suspect. The Clinton Police Department and surrounding units have set up an anonymous tipline to encourage safe reporting.
For Jasmine’s children, the trauma is profound. As her family begins to process sudden loss, they are seeking peace and closure. The polite waves on Cedar Hill Drive have given way to vigil lights and whispered prayers. Many in the community are now grappling with the unsettling fact that loss visited their doorstep—and they’re hoping for swift justice, if only to make sense of the night they’ll never forget.
