Colin Jackson, a 22-year-old male, was found dead from a gunshot wound on February 4, 2015, at an apartment complex near the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. The Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to an aggravated battery report, but upon arrival, they discovered Jackson's body outside one of the apartments, indicating he had been shot outside. Witnesses reported hearing an altercation between Jackson and another man before the gunshots were fired.
The investigation was immediately treated as a homicide, and authorities did not believe the shooting was a random act of violence.
Jackson, who was not a student at UCF, had a criminal history that included charges of carrying a concealed firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was out on bond for these charges at the time of his death. Additionally, Jackson had been arrested on December 30, 2014, at the same apartment complex for aggravated assault with a firearm, armed burglary of a dwelling with a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft. This arrest stemmed from an incident where Jackson and an accomplice attempted to rob a resident of a gold chain. The following day, Jackson returned to the complex and brandished a handgun, leading to his arrest by deputies who found multiple firearms and stolen items in his possession.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no suspects were immediately identified, and the search for the shooter continued. Witnesses described seeing Jackson involved in an altercation with an unknown black male before the shooting. The authorities have not released further details on the suspect or suspects involved in the case. The investigation into Jackson's death remains open, with law enforcement continuing to seek information that could lead to an arrest and resolution of the case.
