James Jackson III, a 26-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was shot and killed after a street altercation on February 10, 2017. The shooting occurred about 1:11 a.m. on Washington Street just west of U.S. 1 near Dimmick Street. Jackson was taken to Florida Hospital New Smyrna and died shortly after arrival.

Witnesses said Jackson and 32-year-old Ruben Watson were involved in a heated argument before Watson fired several shots at close range. Watson then walked away, entered a nearby residence, and was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and is being held at the branch jail with no bond.

Detective M. Nicki Diffin is assigned to the case and authorities have asked anyone with information to contact investigators or use the anonymous Crime Stoppers tipline. If anyone knew James or saw what happened that night, please share what you know.