In the quiet town of Union, South Carolina, the life of Jackie Cannon, a man known to his friends and family as 'Bubba,' was tragically cut short on May 27, 2025. Cannon, a 38-year-old White male, was fatally shot in an act of violence that sent ripples of grief through the community. A father of two, he was remembered for his work in construction and as a former student of Union High School.
The circumstances of that fateful day unfolded with sudden and brutal violence.
A man wearing a ski mask opened fire, ending Cannon's life. The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a suspect, 41-year-old Joseph Jennings. What followed was a dramatic 25-mile chase as law enforcement pursued Jennings. The pursuit came to an end when Jennings' vehicle crashed, leading to his arrest.
In the wake of the tragedy, the community gathered for a vigil on Arthur Boulevard to honor Jackie Cannon's memory. Joseph Jennings was subsequently charged with murder and was denied bond. The motive for the shooting has not been publicly released, and the case against Jennings is proceeding through the legal system.
