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Jakarta Jackson

Gender : Male

Age : 21

Race : Black

Date : 01/05/2025

Location : Rock Island

City : Rock Island

County : Rock Island

State : Illinois

Agency : Rock Island Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 5, 2025, Rock Island police officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers attempted to detain 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson for unknown reasons. Jackson tried to drive away, dragging an officer in the process. He was shot and pronounced dead in the street. An autopsy conducted in Rockford determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds.
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Friends and family of Jackson have expressed disbelief and sorrow over the incident. They describe him as a responsible young father who was not involved in any criminal activities. Protests have been held outside the Rock Island Police Department, with supporters seeking justice and transparency regarding the circumstances of his death.
The Rock Island County Integrity Task Force is conducting an investigation into the shooting. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crKLQExUOHA
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-in-rock-island-part-of-12th-street-blocked-off/