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Ladarius Jackson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 23, 2023, 17-year-old Ladarius Jackson of Athens, Texas, was fatally shot during a botched firearm transaction at the Royal Crest Apartments in Tyler. Jackson and his associate, 19-year-old Donovan Dodd, had arranged to meet with Aaron Johnson, 20, to trade a Springfield XD 9mm pistol and $400 for an AR-15 rifle. The meeting, however, devolved into a violent confrontation.

According to arrest affidavits, during the exchange, Jackson attempted to rob Johnson by withholding the c ...Read More
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  • cbs19.tv: 2 men arrested in connection with Tyler apartment complex shooting that left 2 dead
  • KETK.com | FOX51.com: 2 arrested in connection to murders at Royal Crest Apartments in Tyler
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    Victim Details

    Ladarius Jackson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tyler

    TX

    2023-03-23

    17

    Ladarius

    Jackson

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone heard anything more about how the local community is coping with this tragedy? I'm from a... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
    I'm still in shock about the events at the Royal Crest Apartments. This whole situation has left suc... ...Read More
    02/22/2024
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