In the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis on the afternoon of Sunday, March 17, 2024, a dispute between two men who had known each other since childhood escalated into a fatal encounter. Daniel Jackson, a 31-year-old man, was shot and killed at the Corning Village apartment complex on Briercrest Lane. Emergency services responded to the scene around 3 p.m., but Jackson was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Family members, including his mother, Joanne Foster, were devastated by the sudden
loss of the man they knew as 'D.' Jackson was a father of three, and his death left a profound void in the lives of his children and loved ones. His mother described the immense pain of learning about her son's murder, a tragedy she never imagined would befall her family.
The investigation into the shooting quickly identified a suspect. According to homicide detectives, Jackson was involved in an argument with another man just moments before he was shot. Investigators identified 30-year-old Devonte Middleton as the alleged shooter. Foster confirmed that her son and Middleton had a long history, having known each other since they were children.
In the wake of the shooting, the Memphis Police Department issued a warrant for Devonte Middleton's arrest on charges of second-degree murder. Law enforcement continues to search for Middleton, and his arrest is pending. For Daniel Jackson's family, particularly his mother, the capture of the man accused of taking her son's life is a necessary step toward finding some semblance of peace amidst their grief. The investigation into the circumstances that led to the deadly argument remains ongoing.
