Charlotte, NC, September 28, 2026 — In Jackson, Mississippi, law enforcement officials have announced the arrest of a third suspect in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune. Eric Clark was taken into custody in connection with the murder, authorities confirmed.

Fortune’s body was discovered behind an abandoned residence. Investigators are reportedly treating the scene as potentially staged, with the belief that it was manipulated to suggest a racially motivated incident. The motive behind the alleged staging is currently under investigation.

Authorities have indicated that Eric Clark is accused of luring Fortune to engage in drug sales prior to her death. The circumstances surrounding this alleged involvement are part of the ongoing investigation.

As a result of the arrest, a bond of $5 million has been set for Eric Clark. The investigation into the full details of Tasia Fortune’s death and the alleged roles of the arrested individuals is continuing. Information regarding additional suspects or developments in the case was not immediately available.

The contractor’s name was not provided. The specific timeline leading up to Fortune’s death and the discovery of her body was not fully detailed in the information provided. Further details regarding the investigation’s progress are expected as authorities continue their work. The legal proceedings for the suspects have not yet been detailed.

This case remains under active investigation by local authorities in Jackson, Mississippi. Updates are anticipated as more information becomes public. The discovery of the body and the subsequent arrests mark significant developments in the inquiry into Tasia Fortune’s death. The investigation aims to clarify the sequence of events and the precise motives involved.

Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Harvey, Anthony Warren, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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