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Eric Jackson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Eric Jackson, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 20, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson was fatally shot in his car near Hadley Park while attending the African Street Festival with his girlfriend. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. when two unidentified males approached the vehicle, armed with guns. When one of the gunmen ordered Jackson to open the driver's side door, Jackson attempted to drive away, but the car got caught on a utility pole guide ...Read More
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  • WKRN.com: 2 charged in murder of 21-year-old shot in head at Hadley Park
  • WKRN.com: Man shot in head, killed behind library near TSU
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    Victim Details

    Eric Jackson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Nashville

    TN

    2015-09-20

    21

    Eric

    Jackson

    11/15/2025

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