Victim: Trenton D. Jackson : UPDATE: Teen Suspect Sought in Fatal Morgan Co. Shooting, Victim Identified

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Morgan County shooting update
2. Teen suspect identified in deadly shooting

In Jacksonville, Illinois, a deadly overnight shooting has resulted in the death of an 18-year-old victim, Trenton D. Jackson. The suspect, Larry W. Taylor, also 18, has been charged with first-degree murder by the Jacksonville Police Department. The Morgan County State’s Attorney’s Office has issued a warrant for Taylor’s arrest, who remains at large. The shooting took place on College Avenue and Dunlap Court, with the victim succumbing to gunshot wounds at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Taylor’s whereabouts to contact the Jacksonville Police or Crime Stoppers. Investigations are ongoing, with a person of interest identified in connection to the victim.

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1. Morgan County shooting suspect
2. Victim identified in deadly shooting incident

Deadly Shooting in Jacksonville Claims the Life of 18-Year-Old

Tragedy struck in Jacksonville, Illinois, last night as an 18-year-old lost his life in a fatal shooting incident. The Jacksonville Police Department has identified the victim as Trenton D. Jackson, while the suspect, Larry W. Taylor, has been charged with first-degree murder.

Victim and Suspect Identified

Authorities have released the names of both the victim and the suspect involved in the shooting. Trenton D. Jackson, aged 18, was the unfortunate victim of the incident. The alleged perpetrator, also 18, has been identified as Larry W. Taylor.

The Morgan County State’s Attorney’s Office wasted no time in filing a warrant for Taylor’s arrest. However, as of noon today, the suspect remains at large.

Call for Information

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Larry W. Taylor, please contact the Jacksonville Police Department at (217) 479-4630 or Crime Stoppers at (217) 243-7300.

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Details of the Shooting

The tragic shooting took place at approximately 8:13 p.m. on Thursday in the vicinity of College Avenue and Dunlap Court in Jacksonville. Responding officers discovered the victim suffering from gunshot wounds and promptly transported him to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Out of respect for the victim’s family, his name is currently being withheld pending notification.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities have identified a person of interest who is believed to have had a prior connection to the victim. While no arrests have been made yet, the Jacksonville Police Department, Morgan County State’s Attorney’s Office, and Morgan County Coroner’s Office are actively investigating the case.

If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Jacksonville Police Department at (217) 479-4630.

The community is urged to come forward with any relevant information to help bring justice to the victim and closure to his family during this difficult time.