Ri’Chard Jackson, 18, was fatally shot on the afternoon of Monday, January 26, 2026, in the Pleasant City neighborhood of West Palm Beach. A senior at Worthington High School, Jackson had just walked out of his grandmother’s house on 16th Street around 3:40 p.m. when gunfire erupted. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds after an altercation that police say involved several people.

Family members say they believe Jackson was not the intended target and was caught in the crossfire. A memorial of balloons, candles and photos marked the spot where he collapsed, and relatives recall he was months away from graduating and had recently been told how proud they were of him. As of early February 2026, West Palm Beach police were still investigating and no arrests had been made.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about who was involved that afternoon on 16th Street, please share what you know with investigators.