Christopher D. Jackson Jr., 14, of Benton, Arkansas, died June 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The death is reported as the result of an accidental shooting. One juvenile was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.

Christopher was the son of Christopher Jackson Sr. and Tanesha Stanley. He is survived by his sisters Christina Jackson and Ta'Nessayia Jackson, and his grandparents Willie Stanley and Daphne Christian. The family held a visitation on July 11, 2025, followed by a homegoing celebration on July 12 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Jacksonville.

Anyone who knew Christopher or has information about the incident is asked to come forward with what they know.