Delano Jackson

In the early morning hours of August 8, 2011, Delano Jackson was inside his Oklahoma City home when a sound from his porch caught his attention. At approximately 4:20 a.m., the 35-year-old Black man opened the front door of his residence at 2112 N.E. 14th Street. On the other side stood an assailant in a black ski mask who shot him at least twice in the chest.

First responders found Mr. Jackson inside his home and rushed him to a local hospital. He underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition. For two months, he fought for his life, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Delano Jackson died at OU Medical Center on October 7, 2011.

Oklahoma City Police detectives began investigating the shooting as a homicide. During their investigation at the scene, police reported finding drugs inside the house and stated that the shooting may have been drug-related. However, the person who shot Mr. Jackson has never been identified.

No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been named in the case. As of October 2011, the investigation was ongoing, and police were seeking leads from the public. The homicide of Delano Jackson remains unsolved. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide tip-line at (405) 297-1200.