Person of Interest in Tasia Fortune Death Investigation Arrested on Weapons Charge
An alleged 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,…
Charlotte, NC, August 9, 2026 —
Terence Anderson, identified as a person of interest in the death investigation of Tasia Fortune, has been arrested in Jackson, Mississippi. The arrest was made on an unrelated charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Fortune was discovered deceased, found hanging from a tree. Authorities previously interviewed Anderson in connection with the investigation into Fortune’s death. However, no charges were filed against him in relation to that case.
The current arrest of Anderson on the weapons charge is separate from the ongoing investigation into Tasia Fortune’s death. Details regarding the specifics of the felon in possession of a firearm charge, including the type of firearm and the circumstances of the arrest, were not immediately available.
The investigation into Tasia Fortune’s death is continuing. Information regarding whether Anderson remains a person of interest in that investigation has not been released.
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