Who shot and killed Reajon Jackson on May 1, 2017? Reajon Jackson, a 15-year-old resident of Daly City, was tragically killed in a shooting on May 1, 2017, in San Francisco's Sunset District. Jackson was shot around noon while driving on Sunset Boulevard near Kirkham Street. Despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital by 2:30 p.m. A 16-year-old passenger in the vehicle was unharmed during the incident. Authorities have not identified the shooter, and no arrests have been made.
Jackson’s family spoke publicly about their loss, emphasizing forgiveness rather than seeking retribution. His great-aunt Tanis Kidd stated that the family held no bitterness toward the shooter, saying, "Bless him and his family … because this has hurt two families or more." The family noted that Jackson had not been seen for several weeks leading up to the shooting and was not attending school, yet they affirmed that he was loved deeply.
An investigation by the San Francisco Police Department is ongoing, and officials have asked anyone with information about the incident to submit tips anonymously.
