Crime
22-year-old Davion Jackson killed in Rosamond shooting
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in Rosamond as 22-year-old Davion Jasper-Keyon Jackson.
The incident took place early Sunday morning in the 3400 block of 15th Street West.
According to officials from the coroner’s office, Jackson sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to Antelope Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately an hour after the shooting.
In addition to Jackson, deputies discovered another individual nearby who also suffered a gunshot wound.
Details on this person’s identity and current condition have not yet been disclosed.
Court records reveal Jackson had prior legal troubles. Earlier this year, he faced charges involving the possession of an assault rifle and other firearm-related offenses.
In a separate case in 2022, he pleaded no contest to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, excluding firearms, for which he was sentenced to three years in prison.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them at 661-861-3110 or anonymously through Kern Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.