Michael Andre Jackson, 47, was shot and killed in Haines City, Florida, on January 1, 2022. The shooting happened near North 12th Street and Avenue I, close to the New Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, at about 12:20 a.m. Witnesses said Jackson got into an altercation with 42-year-old Jeffery Jerome Bouiye, who was reportedly angry because he believed Jackson was involved with a woman Bouiye had been dating. As Jackson tried to walk away, Bouiye pulled a handgun and shot him multiple times. Jackson was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

The Haines City Police Department investigated the case. Bouiye was arrested and charged with second-degree murder; a Polk County jury later convicted him and he received a life sentence. The prosecution was handled by Assistant State Attorney William Beaver. The case underscores the toll of gun violence on families and neighborhoods. If anyone knew Michael, witnessed the incident, or has information that wasn’t already reported, please share what you remember.