3-year-old struck by vehicle after mother held at gunpoint, robbed at park, police say

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Police in Mississippi said a child is recovering from head injuries after his mother was held at gunpoint.

Police with the Jackson Police Department said the mother was held up on Saturday at Jayne Avenue Park.

The mother and her 3-year-old son were playing at the park when two people approached them.

Those suspects then pulled out a gun and held it on the mother and child while demanding they hand over their belongings.

The suspects then stole the mother’s vehicle, hitting the child in the process.

Police said the child sustained head injuries but was responsive at the scene. He was taken to a nearby hospital.

Authorities said the suspects were driving a black four-door vehicle believed to be a Chrysler 200.

The victim’s vehicle is a white 2006 Chevy Impala with the tag number of HPU 633.

The names of the victims and suspects were not released.

Jackson Police are investigating this incident as an armed robbery, aggravated assault, and auto theft.

Anyone with the information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477 or the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234.