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Richardson Police Drop Charges In Waffle House Shooting
Richardson police drop charges in Waffle House shooting that paralyzed teen
In brief
Richardson police drop charges in Waffle House shooting that paralyzed teen Three teens previously arrested in March Waffle House shooting have had charges dropped after investigation Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Charges Dropped
Richardson police dropped charges against three teens arrested in March Waffle House shooting that paralyzed local student Seth Jackson
“Richardson police have dropped charges against three teenagers previously arrested in connection with a March shooting at a Waffle House that left a local high school student paralyzed”
Shooting Details
18-year-old Seth Jackson was shot in parking lot of Waffle House on Spring Valley Road, paralyzed from waist down
“The gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a Waffle House on Spring Valley Road, where 18-year-old Seth Jackson, a Richardson High School student, was struck and left paralyzed from the waist down”
Suspect Accounts
Griffin admitted to throwing a punch and identified Webster as shooter; neither fired weapon during incident
“Griffin admitted to police that he threw a punch and identified Webster, his cousin, to investigators”
Search Continues
Police believe students from Richardson ISD and Anna ISD were involved but no shooter identified
“Police believe students from Richardson ISD, Anna ISD, and possibly other districts were involved”
Family Impact
Jackson planned to attend University of Houston in fall 2026; family working on ADA compliance
“Jackson's father told Fox 4 in March that his son had planned to attend the University of Houston in fall 2026”
GoFundMe
Jackson family GoFundMe raised over $100,000 for medical bills and living expenses
“A GoFundMe account for the Jackson family has raised over $100,000 to help with medical bills and living expenses”
The one thing
Three teens previously arrested in March Waffle House shooting have had charges dropped after investigation
