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Charles Jackson

Death by Force
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Charles Jackson, a 28-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2016, in Houston, TX. The incident occurred during a neighborhood fireworks display in the Fourth Ward area. Jackson was attending the gathering when he was caught in a crossfire involving rival gangs. Alongside Jackson, two other men, Daquarius Tucker and Jamal Dixon-Lackey , were also fatally shot. Additionally, two other individuals, a 37-year-old male and a 10-year-old boy, sustained non-life-t ...Read More
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  • Chron: Man charged with capital murder for 2016 shooting in Fourth Ward
  • Fredericksburg.com: Police: 3 killed, 2 hurt in shooting near downtown Houston
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    Victim Details

    Charles Jackson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Houston

    TX

    2016-07-04

    28

    Charles

    Jackson

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the tragic events surrounding Charles Jackson and the others who lost their live... ...Read More
    11/14/2024
    I was reading more about the tragic events in Houston back in 2016 when Charles Jackson and the othe... ...Read More
    03/29/2024
    Thinking about the emotional aftermath of the Fourth Ward shooting, I can't help but reflect on the ... ...Read More
    07/11/2023
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