On a Thanksgiving morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tragedy struck in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Charles Lee Jackson, a 31-year-old Black/African American male, was fatally shot on November 23, 2023. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, shattering the peace of the holiday.
At approximately 6:32 a.m., Minneapolis police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of 20th Avenue South following a report of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Charles Jackson suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen. Emergency medical personnel administered aid at the scene before transporting him to the Hennepin County Medical Center. Despite the efforts to save his life, Jackson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner later confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound and ruled the manner of death a homicide.
In the wake of the shooting, investigators began to piece together the events that led to Jackson's untimely death. Preliminary information released by the Minneapolis Police Department suggested that the shooting was not a random act of violence and that Jackson and the person who shot him were acquainted. However, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or made any arrests in connection with the case. The investigation remains active, and police have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. Friends and family remember Jackson for his intelligence, kindness, and loving nature, recalling his contagious smile.
