Jerome Bryant Jackson, a 34-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on April 3, 2018, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Moreland Avenue, where officers found Jackson lying outside with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation revealed that the shooting did not appear to be random, but authorities did not release any details on a possible motive or suspects at the time.
In the following weeks, Durham
Police made significant progress in the case. On May 17, 2018, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Joint Fugitive Task Force arrested two men in connection with Jackson's murder. Taquon Davon Washington, 24, and Rashawn Ramon Harwell, 23, both from Durham, were taken into custody. Washington was charged with murder and felony conspiracy, while Harwell faced charges of felony conspiracy. Both men were placed in the Durham County Jail without bond.
The community mourned the loss of Jerome Bryant Jackson, with family and friends holding a vigil in his honor. Jackson's father, Jerome Sr., spoke at the vigil, expressing his grief and praying for his son's soul as well as for the souls of those responsible for his death. Jackson's brother also shared his sorrow, emphasizing the impact of the loss on their family. Jackson was remembered as a dedicated worker at the Durham Co-Op on Chapel Hill Road and a loving father to his 11-year-old son.
The investigation into Jackson's murder continued, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the arrests, the case remained a topic of concern for the community, as they sought justice and closure for the tragic loss of Jerome Bryant Jackson.
