Mathew Nock, a 33-year-old man from Jacksonville, Texas, tragically died on May 3, 2021, from a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Myrtle Drive in Jacksonville. When police arrived at the scene, they found Mathew with the injury and he was later pronounced dead at UT Tyler after being flown from UT Health in Jacksonville.
Christopher M. Blackwell, a 35-year-old man from Jacksonville, was arrested at the scene in connection with Mathew's death.
Witnesses reported that there was a verbal dispute between Mathew and Christopher before the shooting. Christopher was taken into custody by Jacksonville police and the investigation was taken over by the Texas Rangers.
The case remains under investigation, with police and the Texas Rangers working to gather more information and evidence to determine the full circumstances surrounding Mathew's death. The community continues to mourn the loss of Mathew, who is remembered fondly by his family and friends.
