Michael W. Jackson, a 49-year-old African American man, was killed in Peoria, Illinois, on October 21, 2018. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died despite attempts to save him. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle speed away, and investigators recovered shell casings and surveillance footage from nearby businesses.

Police characterized the attack as apparently premeditated. A 21-year-old man, Eric R. Jackson, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery; prosecutors presented text messages and witness testimony at trial, and a jury found him guilty. The shooter’s mother was later federally prosecuted for buying the firearm used in the attack and received a sentence of nearly four years in prison. The community in Peoria was deeply affected by Michael Jackson’s death and his family continues to mourn.

Does anyone have information about Michael’s life in Peoria or details that could shed light on who knew him and why he might have been targeted?