Man arrested in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree

Jackson, Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from a tree Aug. 3. The state medical examiner ruled her death a homicide Thursday evening.

• Fortune, 29, was discovered in the backyard of an abandoned Jackson home.
• Police arrested the suspect as he walked along a city street.
• The suspect has not been publicly identified, and no charge has been announced.
• Police Chief Brackney said additional arrests are pending in the active case.

Why it matters: The homicide ruling gave investigators the legal basis to execute warrants already prepared. Fortune's family had suspected foul play from the start.

• Fortune's death drew national attention and demands for answers from her family.

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What’s next: Police have not released details on the suspect's alleged connection to Fortune's death.

• Brackney said more arrest warrants are expected as the investigation continues.
• Who is the arrested suspect, and what charge does he face?
• Will additional suspects be named, and what is their alleged role?