Mississippi State House representative Jessica Upshaw (R) was found dead in her home of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday. Upshaw was a rep for Hancock and Harrison counties and was found in her Simpson County home, according to Jackson’s WLOX News 13.
Governor Phil Bryant released an official statement on the suicide shortly after Upshaw’s body had been discovered:
“I have known Jessica for many years as an unselfish and dedicated public servant. This is a tragic loss for her family and all Mississippians, and our thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this difficult time,” Bryant wrote in his statement.
State Speaker of the House Philip Gunn also added his remembrance noting:
“She was one of the brightest and most competent members of the House. Our hearts break for her family, and our prayers go out to them during this tragic time,” Gunn wrote.
by RTT Staff Writer
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