After allegedly committing robbery, Jackson and Arthur James, 40, fled by car. Chased by police, they crashed into a tree and then ran on foot with police in pursuit. Jackson allegedly shot at Officers Doug Clark, Steven Britt, Derek Kidd, Ray Garcia, Brian Perry and Matthew Wagner, who then shot him 5-7 times, according to witnesses. Jackson died in the hospital later that day. James was shot in the face at a separate location and arrested.
Victim's Name: Tommy Jackson
Agency Responsible: Tallahassee Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 12, 2014
County: Leon
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban