Person of Interest in Tasia Fortune Death Investigation Arrested on Firearm Charge
A person of interest in the death investigation of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, has been arrested on an unrelated charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The suspect, Terence…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 9, 2026 —
Terence Anderson, a person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the death of Tasia Fortune, has been arrested in Jackson, Mississippi. Fortune was discovered hanging from a tree. The arrest was made on an unrelated charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Anderson appeared in court following the arrest. During his court appearance, a bond was set at $250,000.
The circumstances surrounding Tasia Fortune’s death are currently under investigation. Details regarding Anderson’s connection to the Fortune investigation have not been publicly disclosed.
The charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm relates to Anderson’s prior criminal record, which prohibits him from legally owning firearms. Information regarding the specific firearm or circumstances of its possession was not immediately available.
Further details regarding both the investigation into Tasia Fortune’s death and the proceedings related to Terence Anderson’s firearm charge are expected as the cases develop.
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