DeMario Jackson charged in death of Japhet Moore
DeMario Jackson
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 24-year-old DeMario Jackson was charged on Tuesday, July 30th in connection with the death of 14-year-old Japhet Moore. Moore was shot and killed early on Saturday, July 27th after a fight broke out near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee. Three other people were shot and wounded in the same incident.
Jackson faces multiple criminal charges including first-degree reckless homicide, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon.
According to the criminal complaint, a fight broke out between the victim, Moore, and another person shortly after midnight on Saturday. When that happened, Jackson apparently came out from a house, pulled out a "long-barreled gun" and "began firing the gun from left to right...firing into the crowd." The complaint said "it did not appear as if he (Jackson) was targeting anyone."
Moore was struck in the head and died on the scene. Three others were shot, wounded and treated a hospitals.
The complaint indicates Jackson was found shortly before 3 p.m. at a home on N. 40th St. He was immediately taken into custody.
If convicted, Jackson faces up to 60 years in prison.
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