Homicide Report > Jimmie Jackson Jr., 21
Jimmie Jackson Jr., 21
Died Jan. 2, 2012
Jimmie Jackson Jr., a 21-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Jan. 2, in the 10600 block of South St. Andrew’s Place in Gramercy Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officials responded to multiple 911 calls about 3:15 p.m., and Jackson was transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 4 p.m., authorities said.
“He was basically sitting in his car, waiting for his friend, when a vehicle drove up and multiple gunshots were fired,” said LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide Det. C. Valento.
Jackson was struck multiple times in the upper body, Valento said, and witnesses described the vehicle as a dark-colored sedan. Only Jackson was injured in the shooting.
Authorities said there were some indications that the shooting was gang-related, but added that the victim was not documented to have any gang affiliations.
No arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. Investigators describe the suspect as a black male, 18 to 20 years of age.
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Dets. Valento and S. Szymkowiak at (213) 485-1383. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Rosanna Xia
- Neighborhood: Gramercy Park
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Drive-by
- Crime scene: Parked vehicle
14 reader comments about Jimmie Jackson Jr.
I have worked with his mother for years. I remember him Being a good kid, he sad a child on the way and he and his brother truely loved their mom. I am praying for their mother as she lost her oldest son 2 yrs ago due to gunshots. We Really need to clean up these streets in los angeles...it killing our sons.
Jan. 3, 2012 at 11:57 a.m.
So sorry to here about Jimmie he was such a nice kid. Can't believe his moms lost both of her boys within 1 1/2.
Jan. 3, 2012 at 1:46 p.m.
I met both boys a few years back, their dad and I was raised in the same neighborhood. Both nice boys and my prayers go out to the family and Bud.
There's a God, people we can't keep killing each other there is a price to pay for murder. You may think that you got away, but God saw you, and you won't get away with it. Everyone that I ever knew who killed someone was either murdered later, or went to prison and it aint worth it.
So sorry to hear this it's sad!
Jan. 4, 2012 at 11:07 a.m.
I'm so sorry to hear about this, my sibling was a good friend of Jimmie, and since this he has not been mentally right. He has lost to many friends within a year. My family just saw jimmie the night before, my family is just sick about this and our prayers go out to his mom.
Jan. 4, 2012 at 11:44 a.m.
To the Jackson Family this is truly a hurtful situation its been about 2yrs and some mouths.Since we laid Marquise to rest we not really over his death and now lil Jim.I pray for the the Father and Mother that God give them both strength.When the coward pulled that trigger,he didn't take lil Jim life.He only released him to God....LOVE KP
Jan. 4, 2012 at 2:54 p.m.
I watched Jimmy and his brother marquise gro up in their grandmothers neighborhood which is my neighborhood I grew up in also. They were both two great kids with good senses of humor that had great futures ahead of them. It saddens me greatly that the Jackson family has to go through this again with marquise just leaving us a little over a year ago. My prayers go out to the family and especially "bud"(their father).
Jan. 4, 2012 at 6:03 p.m.
Dont wait for the outside to give you help! Obama is not going to to help you! If you decide to have children make sure the man or woman you lay down with is responsible! We are our worst enemy! You know when this ends? When the people dont accept it anymore? LAPD is not the enemy,latinos? no! its our own people! Dont give that poor crap either!My family was from Mississippi and we never took goverment aid, we all knew it was up to us to change our community in the 60s! Every black man that dies like this hurts all of us!
Jan. 5, 2012 at 11:27 p.m.
What a tragedy both kids in less then two year smh wow. That whole entire area is really and truly a very dangerous area. I work in law enforcement and I know first hand that this once quiet and calm area has turned into a killing field. Being involved in a gang has no real huge affect in terms of who is being targeted. If you are young and look like you could be involved in gang you are going to be targeted. Some of these young men/women are not even involved in tgangs but they know people in that area who are. If there seen with these people at the wrong time it could cause them there life. I grew up in the Westmont/Gramercy Park area and thats a very dangerous area. If you have young men and young ladies please keep them off these streets as much as possible. Get them involved in something that does not require them to hang out in this area. My goal for this year is to attempt to open up a youth develpoment center in this area to attempt to curb some of this violence. This is non sense. These kids and young adults need something better then this. God bless this young man and his family. I will keep you in my prayers. ONE
Jan. 6, 2012 at 3:22 p.m.
its sad 1st it was his brother now its him i lost two good friends in the pass 3yrs i wish jimmie and his brother could live to see many more days but now there in a better place safe then ever R.I.P jimmie and marquise jackson we will miss u guys my prayers goes out to his family and friends #smh
Jan. 7, 2012 at 12:31 a.m.
Jimmie's mother is my best friend, we have been friends for 31 years. Never in my wildest dreams would I think this would happen to my friend. Her boys were very nice and mannerable. We all know people who live a lifestyle that's not conducive to being safe. Unfortunately that alliance may cause us our lives. Regardless if we participate in what ever it is our friends participate in. The biggest problem in the black community is the law breakers are lifted up and the people who want to live decent lives are mocked. There are plenty of people who know EXACTLY who did this. When we as a community start to stand up and make it unacceptable to kill one another; that's when this madness will end. Call me crazy, but I am surely glad my son wasn't raised in LA, you can call me a sellout and my son an Oreo, but he was safe and is safe. Come on people when is enough going to be ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!
Jan. 11, 2012 at 7:02 a.m.
Did anyone on the police department ask the friend about the incident?...it seems that the shooters knew who there target was but got the wrong person...I believe the friend was the target....He is a documented gang member and was in an enemy territory...sounds fishy...Be careful who you hang out with it may cost you your life....RIP to this young man
Jan. 11, 2012 at 8:37 a.m.
First of all, I send my deepest sympathy to the family of this young man.
Yes, JB you are right, GOD sees all. "Take a life, prepare to give your life".
I don't live in CA, and don't care to live there, but I read LAT newspaper more offen than not. I can't believe a person can't walk the streets or sit in their car, without possibly being targeted by a gang. This is sad and something has to be done. Innocent people are dying for no reason at all.
I don't believe in violence, but as I have often said, bring in the right people and make the streets safe again, especially for the people who want to live right.
I didn't know this young man, but I can feel his mother's pain. I can tell by the messages left here that he was very much loved. Again I send my heart felt & deepest sympathy to the entire family.
I pray that the person responsible will be bought to justice very soon.
For the person that took Jimmie's life, you know who you are. Turn yourself in and repent. You must know "the devil is a liar", and you must part company with him.
Jan. 12, 2012 at 10:27 a.m.
— Hazel .... thank you for your coment. Change must start in these killing field neighborhoods by the people who live there!
Jan. 12, 2012 at 2:57 p.m.
2 Words CRIPS and BLOODS. When will it end? probably never.
April 8, 2012 at 9:17 p.m.
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