Man appears to have shot himself at Jackson Premium Outlets

JACKSON — A man was found dead in his car at the Jackson Premium Outlets on Tuesday.

Police said they received a call around 10 a.m. from about a man threatening to kill himself with a gun.  When officers arrived at the man's home they did not find him.

During a search for him, police found the man's body with single gunshot wound inside a car parked at the shopping center.

The man's identity was not released Tuesday afternoon.

Police said there does not appear to be a threat to the public, indicating that they suspect his death is a suicide.

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