A police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle, and a brief car chase ensued. The subject allegedly fled the scene on foot. Later, the police received calls about someone matching the description of the man involved in the case. An officer responded and encountered Jackson. The officer shot Jackson.
Agency: Sylvester Police Department
Motive: Traffic violation
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Jakerion Shmond Jackson
Death Date: October 24, 2020
County: Worth
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Washington Post Database ID: 6255