On March 4, 2024, at about 1:30 a.m., Texarkana police found 17-year-old Jason Hubbard fatally shot inside an apartment in the 1000 block of College Drive. A 16-year-old male was arrested at the scene and taken to a juvenile detention facility; the two teenagers were believed to be friends. A firearm recovered at the scene had been reported stolen from Hope, Arkansas.

Jason Hubbard, known as JJ, was a senior at Texas High School in the Texarkana Independent School District and worked as a cashier and stocker at Cash Saver Grocery Store alongside his father and sisters. He enjoyed rapping, sports, video games, and was noted for a playful sense of humor and rap battles with friends and family.

The investigation into what led to the shooting was ongoing. If anyone knew Jason, was at the apartment that night, or has information about the recovered firearm, please come forward.