Two People Shot Dead In Jackson
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Jackson police involved in shooting Sunday morning
Posted: 12:33 PM Aug 3, 2008
Last Updated: 8:40 AM Aug 4, 2008
Reporter: Tiffany Teasley
Email Address: Tiffany.Teasley@wilx.com

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It was a rude awakening for Jackson residents Sunday morning, after a nightmare unraveled in their own neighborhood.

"About 5:00 a.m. me and my husband woke up and we heard a round of gun shots and seen police," said Jackson Resident Janet who heard the gun shots and didn't want to give her last name.

"I heard three separate rounds of like 5 rounds of gunfire, going off and then I heard more yelling and then I heard a lot of sirens going off," said Leslie Hartzog who also heard the gunshots.

The Jackson Police Department says around 5:00 a.m. officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 300 block of Bloomfield Blvd. and upon arrival they themselves became involved.

"The officers arrived and apparently confronted the suspect in the 200 block of West Euclid Avenue," said Deputy Chief John Holda of the Jackson Police Department.

Then more shots were fired between police and the suspect.

"An exchange of gunfire or a shooting occurred at that location, there's two victims involved at that location," Holda said.

The Department isn't releasing many details but they say more than one officer was involved in the shooting.

"We believe there were at least three of our officers involved, but I'm not sure; there were several officers on the scene," Holda said.

Neighbors say the two victims , a male and female were in a relationship and had gotten into an argument prior to the shots fires, and other neighbors say they heard that argument.

"I heard a female and a male yelling at each other," Hartzog said.

Police and sheriff's deputies spent the day combing for evidence up and down city blocks that have now become a crime scene in a small community.

No officers were injured. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is now conducting the investigation.

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Posted by: Julie Location: Africa former of Jackson on Aug 11, 2008 at 06:51 AM
It saden my heart when I read the first to comments, two young people was murder in a very bad way, being took from their families and friends, leaving small children behind that will never overcome what has just happen in thier lifes,still looking for thier mommmy and daddy to walk through the door but it never happens and the only thing we can think about is the color of the individual skin, that's sad when will we wake up.

Posted by: Amber Location: Jackson on Aug 6, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Guys, it isn't a "black" or "white" problem. It's the issue of sin, and we're all guilty of doing things we shouldn't. Putting blame on each other doesn't help anyone. Be the best you that you can be, whether you're white or you're black. In the end, the only one accountable to God for your actions and decisions is YOU. And the only one who has the right to judge another human being is God himself. Love yourself, love others. There are many fruits of the spirit, but the greatest of these is LOVE!

Posted by: Kadence Location: Jackson on Aug 6, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Reading most of the comments below is the reason for most of the stupidity in Jackson. Race has nothing to do with reasoning for drug abuse or crime rates. It may be influenced heavier through one race more than another but not one race is left out when it comes to categorizing crimes. Second, this has absolutely nothing to do with the reason for Shakia's murder. This is a case where a man needed psychological help and should have been behinds someones bars. This innocent mother of 2 filed a PPO trusting JPD to secure her safety and they didn't, because they allowed him freedom. No matter what race we all should be worried if we can't count on our Judicial system to make good decisions. I am sorry for both families because in all, two people are dead and they should'nt be.

Posted by: Chelsea Location: Jackson on Aug 5, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I would just would like to say thank you to all of you who are using this for your thoughts and prayers to mine and Shakia's family. We really appreciate it..This is a terrible thing that has happened. I am n ot proud of what my brother has done and I am not saying forgive him.I feel that he not only took 1 life[Shakia], he also took the lives of Tyshan and Kiarra, and his other kids...No matter what anyone does for them, things will never be perfect.No one cant take the place of your parents...Thank you To those of you who are using this for racial bashing...Get a life...Get real.. Crime is bad in ALL races...I am so tired of stereotyping...Growing up mixed in a prodominately white neighborhood was hard even though I am very light skinned.....No race is perfect...I just love how people make it seem like blacks are the only ones that kill..What about the white man in texas that shot and killed his wife and children... Have we forgotten about that? Racism is old..get with the times!!!!

Posted by: CONCERNED CITIZEN Location: JACKSON on Aug 4, 2008 at 09:04 PM
IF A WHITE PERSON HAS ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT A BLACK PERSON THAT WHITE PERSON IS CONSIDERED A RACIST, BUT WHEN A BLACK PERSON CALLS A WHITE PERSON A HONKEY THEY CALL IT STUPIDITY!!! WHEN IS THERE EVER A BLACK PERSON RACIST??? OH THATS RIGHT THE BLACKS CANT BE RACIST BECAUSE EVERYONE THINKS THAT RACIST HAVE SOMETHING AGAINST BLACKS BUT HONESTLY, ITS MORE BLACK WHO ARE RACIST AGAINST WHITES. MAYBE WE NEED TO SET UP A BLACK CITY AND THEN A WHITE ONLY CITY AND WE'LL SEE WHO HAS THE HIGHEST CRIME RATES. OH THATS RIGHT WE DID IT!!! DETROIT HAS A HIGHER CRIME RATE AND THAT CITY IS MADE UP OF BLACKS AND THAT CITY IS ONLY FOR BLACKS!!DON'T BE A WHITE PERSON AND GO TO DETROIT BECAUSE JUST DON'T!!!YOU'LL SEE!!! OH AND I DO SEND OUT MY BEST WISHES TO SHAKIA KELLEY'S FAMILY. I WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO HER IN SCHOOL, BUT WE SLOWLY WENT OUR SEPERATE WAYS. R.I.P. SHAKIA

Posted by: CHRISTINA G Location: LANSING/FORMLY OF JACKSON on Aug 4, 2008 at 07:09 PM
ALL THIS BLACK/WHITE MESS IS CRAZY! 2 YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DEAD IN THE JACKSON COMMUNITY AND ALL PEOPLE CAN TALK ABOUT IS RACE AND WHO ARE COMMITING WHAT CRIMES. THIS WAS A UNEXPECTED SITUTATION, BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT HAPPEN. WE AS A COMMUNITY NEED TO COME TOGETHER AND SUPPORT THESE FAMILIES.THEY WILL NEED OUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS TO GET THROUGH THIS TIME OF LOSS! THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING A HARD TIME REALIZING WHAT HAPPENED HERE.I WAS AROUND BOTH PARTIES ON SAT AND CAN'T BELEIVE THIS IS SO. I GREW UP AROUND/WITH BOTH PARTIES, AND HAVE RECENT MEMORIES(GOOD)OF THEM BOTH. SHAKIA DIDN'T DESERVE TO DIE. MARSHAWN DIDN'T DESERVE TO DIE. I PRAY FOR THEIR CHILDREN, I PRAY FOR HIS CHILDREN, I PRAY FOR THEIR FAMILIES, AND I PRAY FOR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

Posted by: Southern Lovin Location: Down South on Aug 4, 2008 at 05:26 PM
I'm just so glad I left that pathetic city and will never ever return. Life is so much better outside that black hole called Jackson

Posted by: AMY Location: JACKSON on Aug 4, 2008 at 02:06 PM
THIS IS A VERY SAD SITUATION. NOT THE TIME TO BE DISCUSSING IF WHITES OR BLACKS HAVE DONE MORE CRIMES. GET REAL JOHNNY AND MR G. THIS IS NOT ABOUT WHITE OR BLACK. BOTH RACES DO THEIR SHARE OF RAPE AND DRUGS. THIS IS ABOUT 2 YOUNG PEOPLE THAT HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES AND CHILDREN THAT WILL GROW UP WITH NO PARENTS. AND THE EXCESSIVE FORCE THAT WAS USED BY OUR JPD. I AM SORRY BUT IT DOESNT TAKE 15 SHOTS FOR A PERSON TO RELEASE A WEAPON. NOR DOES IT TAKE A WHOLE PD TO TAKE THEM DOWN. THERE ARE ALOT OF PROBLEMS IN JACKSON AND THIS IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE POLICE AND GETTING CARRIED AWAY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO BOTH OF THESE FAMILIES AND THESE INNOCENT CHILDREN THAT HAVE TO CARRY ON WITHOUT THEIR MOMMY AND DADDY. THEY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED. NOONE WILL. SO MR G AND JOHNNY THAT JUST WANT TO EXCHANGE RACIAL SLURS THINK OF THESE KIDS AND THESE FAMILIES. AND LEARN TO GROW UP AND STOP COMPLAINING AND DO SOMETHING TO MAKE IT BETTER. A WATCHER NEVER ACCOMPLISHES ANYTHING. BE A DOER.

Posted by: to jonny Location: jackson on Aug 4, 2008 at 11:12 AM
its not only when a black more into a neighborhood,..its the individual. there are many whites who move in and corupt a neighborhood, oh but i forgot, their crimes are alot more serious like rape or child molestation and kidnapping. you called these so called "black" crimes petty. so what do u call the ones "white" people commit. I feel so sad for both the families. I knew both of them personally and I think its just a situation none of us will understand. All of you will be in my prayers.

Posted by: mr. G Location: Jackson on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:56 AM
This Is For Johnny.. Tell Me This. WHy Ever Time A Whites Move in the Neighborhood , The Child Molestation And Rape Rates Go Up ,, Can U Tell Me That . With Ya'll Pathetic Sick, White Druggie,... Let Me Tell U This Most Of the Drug Is Being Dealt To Ya'll .

Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Jackson on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:32 AM
We need some help in Jackson our young people are lost. We must come up with a plan.

Posted by: Kelly Location: Lansing on Aug 4, 2008 at 08:07 AM
"At about 5:00 a.m., my husband and I woke up and we heard a round of gun shots and saw police." Basic grammar, Janet. The Jackson Police Department said officers responded around 5:00 a.m. to reports of shots fired ... Neighbors say the two victims, a male and female, were in a relationship and had gotten into an argument prior to the shots being fired, and other neighbors say they heard that argument. Tiffany, you might want to try some spelling and punctuation, it can be fun.

Posted by: chris Location: mason on Aug 4, 2008 at 02:48 AM
Funny how crime has been increasing in lansing and jackson this last year. I'm originally from jackson, i lived there from 1970- 2001. I don't recognize it anymore. sad. The economy causes stress and stress causes bad things to happen. People, you can't sit home and expect things to get better. You have to root out the business criminals in this area. Strengthen the unions and pay people a livable wage. Obama 08. Sorry mr. employer, i'm gonna talk about the good ol days, cause i lived them. You want 23 year old, cold hearted, full of energy and doesn't remember the good ol days on your team. sad. Violence is gonna get worse in jackson and lansing. Ignorant better wake up. Obama 08'

Posted by: James Location: Jackson Mi on Aug 4, 2008 at 01:10 AM
The Jackson Police are always fast to open fire on anything that moves in the bushes they most likley proviked the shooting.

Posted by: johnny Location: jackson on Aug 3, 2008 at 10:46 PM
when ever blacks move into a neighborhood the crim rate picks up ...we all know this ..why isnt anything done about this ..why isnt the police on foot more combing the streets to keep the blacks undercontrol with drugs guns breakin and other petty crimes

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