In the early moments of March 27, 2015, the life of 16-year-old Alex O. Jackson, also known as 'Barry', was cut short in the Creighton Court neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The male teenager was found by Richmond Police officers just after 12:20 a.m. in the 2100 block of Creighton Road, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial investigations into the shooting uncovered a complex situation.
Another adult male was also found at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. As the Richmond Police Department delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, they worked in consultation with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office to piece together the events of that night. Their thorough investigation ultimately led them to a significant conclusion in the case.
In April of 2015, authorities announced that the shooting of Alex Jackson was ruled as justified self-defense. The adult male who fired the fatal shot was not charged with any crime in connection with Jackson's death. Officials stated that after a complete review of the evidence, the determination was made that the shooter had acted in self-defense. The case was subsequently closed without any arrests being made in the death of the teenager.
