Gerald Jackson III, 22, was shot and killed in Long Beach on January 1, 2018. The shooting happened about 12:30 a.m. near 6th Street and Temple Avenue. Long Beach Police officers responding to a report of a possible assault with a deadly weapon found Jackson with gunshot wounds to his torso and lower body; he was taken to a hospital by Long Beach Fire Department paramedics and later pronounced dead.

Detectives Shea Robertson and Oscar Valenzuela were assigned to the investigation. Initial reports did not confirm a gang connection, no arrests were reported, and investigators said the case suffered from a lack of witnesses and clear leads. Anonymous tips were sought through LA Crime Stoppers and the department asked the community for help.

If anyone was at or near 6th Street and Temple Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2018, or has information about Gerald Jackson III’s death, please contact Long Beach Police.