Homicide Report > Jeffrey Jackson, 17
Jeffrey Jackson, 17
Died March 30, 2010 at 5:44 p.m.
Jeffrey Jackson, a 17-year-old black man, died Tuesday, March 30, a day after he was shot in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
In a Long Beach Police Department press release, authorities said officers responded to a call of a shooting Monday about 10 p.m. When they arrived, they found Jackson with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to a hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
A 20-year-old Long Beach resident also was shot and taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries were considered non-life threatening. A third person, an 18-year-old Long Beach resident, was not struck by the gunfire.
The next day, Jackson succumbed to his injuries and died at 5:44 p.m., according to coroner's records.
Detectives do not have a motive for the shooting, though they believe it's gang-related.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Homicide Dets. Malcolm Evans or Daniel Mendoza at (562) 570-7244.
—Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Long Beach
- Age: 17
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: Long Beach PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
Three reader comments about Jeffrey Jackson
There is not a day that goes by when I do not think about you. I am sorry this had to happen to you. You didn't deserve this. I'm praying for your family and anyone who know or heard anything come forward and speak please! I Love You Jeff. Rest In paradise.
April 19, 2010 at 6:08 p.m.
man missin u every day bro we love u an miss u dearly new money baby u now how we do it but r.i.p jswagg never forgotin
March 29, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.
one year later and it has not gotten easier. maaaan!
April 1, 2011 at 1:58 a.m.
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