Lamarris Deshawn Jackson, a 24-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 7, 2015, at the East Pointe Place apartments in Fort Myers, Florida. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when multiple 911 calls reported a disturbance at the apartment complex. Upon arrival, Fort Myers police officers found Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jackson, a native of LaBelle and a 2009 graduate of Lehigh Acres High School,
was known for his involvement in high school sports, playing both basketball and football. He was employed at Fallsafe Walls & Ceilings at the time of his death. His family, including his father Frankie Jackson and mother Constance Pearsey, expressed their grief and confusion over the senseless act of violence that took his life. The family described Jackson as a good and great kid, still trying to understand the circumstances that led to his untimely death.
The Fort Myers police described the incident as isolated, assuring the community that there was no ongoing danger. Despite the police's efforts, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Jackson's murder. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity to tipsters through Crime Stoppers.
The investigation into Jackson's death is part of a broader pattern of violence in Fort Myers during 2015, a year marked by several homicides, some of which remain unsolved. The lack of progress in solving Jackson's case has left his family and the community seeking justice and answers.
