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James Jackson III

Case from New-smyrna-beach, FL dated Feb 10, 2017

Victim Details

Name

James Jackson III

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

New-smyrna-beach

State

FL

Date Of Death

2017-02-10

Age At Death

26

First Name

James

Last Name

Jackson III

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Case Description

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James Jackson III, a 26-year-old African American male from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, tragically lost his life on February 10, 2017. The incident occurred following an altercation in the street, which escalated into a fatal shooting. According to reports, Ruben Watson, a 32-year-old African American male, fired several shots at close range, resulting in Jackson's death. The shooting took place at approximately 1:11 a.m. on Washington Street, just west of U.S. 1 near the intersection of Dimmick ...

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Daytona Beach News: Man shot dead after argument in New Smyrna Beach

WKMG: Man shot, killed in New Smyrna Beach neighborhood

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I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact this must have on James Jackson III's family. Losing a l... ...Read More
06/17/2024

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04/22/2023

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02/20/2023

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