Jackson Club: Mayor Seeks Closure After Weekend Slayings
City attorney instructed to review legal options for shutting down The Hideaway following a shooting that killed two young women and injured six others.
By Leila Reynolds ·
Mayor John Horhn is moving to shut down a popular Jackson nightclub after a weekend shooting left two people dead.
In a release on Sunday night, the mayor directed city attorney Drew Martin to examine all legal avenues for declaring The Hideaway a public nuisance. The goal is to pursue the establishment's closure. The directive followed a violent incident that claimed the lives of Lovdia Poindexter, 20, and Jada Henderson, 18. Six others sustained injuries, including four women aged 18, 18, 19, and 20, and two men aged 19 and 20.
Law enforcement preliminary reports state that two unidentified men wearing ski masks entered the venue shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday. Police said at least one suspect drew a firearm and opened fire on a crowd on the dance floor. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified the suspects.
Horhn described the violence as senseless and expressed condolences to the grieving families and those recovering from injuries. "No one should have to fear for their life while enjoying an evening out," he said. He confirmed that The Hideaway's operations are currently suspended pending further investigation. The mayor also noted that the city expects millions of dollars from the federal government to help prevent similar crimes in the future. His team intends to hold the establishment accountable while leveraging new resources.
Jackson State University President Dr. Denise Jones Gregory confirmed that students were among the victims. She expressed support for the affected students and their families. In response to the tragedy, the university canceled all undergraduate classes for Monday and Tuesday.
The mayor said the city will strengthen law enforcement capabilities through the Model Cities Initiative grant. Investments will go toward personnel, investigative technology, and violence prevention. "These resources will support our efforts to prevent violence and bring those responsible to justice, but we must also address places where serious violence continues to occur," Horhn stated.
Investigators are asking the public for information. Anyone with details about the shooting or the suspects can contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477.
