In Memphis, Tennessee, on the evening of March 29, 2026, a dispute inside a vehicle tragically escalated, claiming the life of 39-year-old Andrew Ladeartis Jackson. The incident, which unfolded in the parking lot of the Hillview Apartments, cut short the life of a man remembered by friends for his humor and smile.
According to police, Jackson, along with Kimberly Cooper and another man, were inside a car when an argument broke out.
During the course of the disagreement, a single gunshot was fired. Following the shooting, Jackson was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound, where he was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into the shooting led police to identify Kimberly Cooper as the suspect. A witness at the scene reported hearing Cooper say, "I didn't mean to, I didn't know the safety was on," a statement that has become central to the case against her. Based on this and other evidence gathered during their investigation, authorities arrested Cooper.
Kimberly Cooper has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Andrew Ladeartis Jackson. A judge set her bond at $500,000. The case is now proceeding through the Shelby County criminal court system, where further details about the events leading to the fatal shooting are expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.
