February 1st 2025.
It was a devastating blow to the community when news broke that Samuel Jackson, a beloved former head basketball coach at Fort Valley State University, had been found shot to death in Atlanta. Jackson, who was also the boys' basketball coach at Headland High School in Georgia, had been reported missing by his wife on January 27th, just one day after he left their home to deliver food for Uber Eats.
According to reports from Fox 5 Atlanta, the Houston County Sheriff's Office has not released much information about the case, but it is being investigated as a homicide. Jackson's son, Desmond Jackson, revealed that he had used his knowledge of geolocation technology to track his father's phone to Bolton Road in Atlanta after he went missing. Law enforcement had given him little information, so he took matters into his own hands and accessed his father's Gmail account to find his location history.
Desmond shared, "His phone pinged in Atlanta, but they couldn't give me exact details. So I decided to check his Gmail and saw that his phone had been in that area off Bolton Road." On January 29th, the Atlanta Police Department received a tip that Jackson may have been in the area of Donald Lee Parkway. After a thorough search, they discovered a man matching Jackson's description who had been fatally shot. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that the victim was indeed Samuel Jackson.
Many questions surround Jackson's death, including how he ended up in Atlanta, which is about an hour and a half away from Headland, where he lived. The Atlanta Police Department released a statement saying, "Homicide detectives will be working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues." In a later update, they identified a person of interest in the case, 30-year-old Iquane Brown, who had requested the Uber Eats delivery on the night Jackson was killed. Brown is currently in custody for an unrelated robbery charge.
Jackson's family and the community of Headland are reeling from the loss of such a beloved figure. Those who knew him described him as someone who would do anything for anyone in need. Jackson's brother shared, "He would give you anything that you need, anything that you asked for. He was always ready with a funny story or joke to make you smile." Interim Mayor Jody Singleton expressed the community's grief, saying, "We are all heartbroken over the tragic death of our beloved citizen, former coach, and great athlete, Sammy Jackson."
The impact Jackson had on his community was immeasurable, and his loss has left a void that cannot be filled. His family is seeking justice for his death, filing a lawsuit against the league for failing to properly vet coaches. In the midst of their grief, they are also remembering the kind, selfless man that Samuel Jackson was, and the positive influence he had on those around him.
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