Charles Jackson, 68, was shot on the front porch of his North 36th Street home in Baton Rouge on the evening of February 23, 2019. The gunshot occurred about 6:48 p.m.; he was taken to a local hospital and died from his injuries on the morning of March 1, 2019. The Baton Rouge Police Department has classified the case as a homicide.

Investigators initially reported that the motive was unknown and no suspects had been identified. A witness said the shooter called out Jackson’s name just before firing, which led police to treat the attack as targeted rather than random. No arrests have been publicly announced and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Charles Jackson or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department with tips.