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Cherish Jackson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Cherish Jackson, a 3-year-old African American girl from Pensacola, Florida, tragically lost her life on July 20, 2019. The incident occurred when her father, Terrence Jackson, shot her twice in the head before turning the gun on himself in a murder-suicide. This heartbreaking event took place near her mother's apartment, where Terrence often picked up Cherish for visits. On that fateful day, he walked with her for about 100 yards before committing the heinous act. Cherish was rushed to Sacred H ...Read More
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  • EURweb: 3-year-old Florida Girl Fatally Shot in Head by Father in Murder-Suicide [VIDEO]
  • Pensacola News Journal: ECSO: 3-year-old Pensacola child shot Saturday by her father has died
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    Victim Details

    Cherish Jackson

    Female

    Black / African American

    Pensacola

    FL

    2019-07-20

    3

    Cherish

    Jackson

    11/18/2025

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    I can't stop thinking about the emotional weight this community is carrying after the loss of little... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
    Did anyone else watch the local news coverage of Cherish Jackson's candlelight vigil? I was really m... ...Read More
    02/13/2024
    Has anyone else been following the tragic case of Cherish Jackson? I can’t stop thinking about how... ...Read More
    01/23/2024
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