On a tragic spring morning, April 10, 2016, the life of 22-year-old Robert Jackson III, a male from Chattanooga, TN, was cut short by gunfire. The fatal incident unfolded in the early hours, around 2:35 a.m., in the parking lot of the SkyZoo bar on Lee Highway. Responding to reports of shots fired, Chattanooga Police discovered Jackson at the scene, marking him as the city's tenth homicide victim of that year.
The investigation into the shooting suggested a connection to ongoing gang
conflicts, with police indicating that the violence was likely fueled by such disputes. It is believed that part of the altercation may have started inside the bar before escalating and moving outside, where the suspect may have followed Jackson. Despite the Chattanooga Police Department's efforts and an increased presence in the area following the incident, no arrests have been made in connection with Robert Jackson III's death.
The SkyZoo bar itself had been a frequent subject of police calls, with 173 incidents reported in the year leading up to the fatal shooting. While the bar's management denied that the shooting occurred on their property, law enforcement officials stated that a portion of the events leading to the homicide began within the establishment. The case remains an open investigation, and authorities continue to seek information from the public regarding any suspects involved in the murder of Robert Jackson III.
