From Fox News · Greg Wehner · · 1m 10s
National Guard Member Shot in DC Street Fight
Repeat offender Jerrell Jackson, 41, shot National Guard member during DC street fight with history of police assaults and gun violations.
In brief
Repeat offender Jerrell Jackson, 41, shot National Guard member during DC street fight with history of police assaults and gun violations. Jerrell Jackson, 41, shot a National Guard member in DC street fight after being identified as a repeat offender with 13 prior criminal cases. Originally reported by Fox News.
National Guard Member Shot
A National Guard member was shot while intervening in a DC street fight.
Suspect Identified
U.S. Marshals Service identified Jerrell Jackson, 41, as the suspect in the shooting.
Prior Criminal History
Jackson has faced at least 13 prior criminal cases in DC dating back to 2004.
Convictions and Parole Violations
Jackson was previously convicted of two counts of assault of a police officer and one count of illegally carrying a pistol.
Shooting Details
Jackson was shot in the abdomen by National Guard members returning fire during the street fight.
Wounded Guard Member
The National Guard member was shot in the leg and has since been released from the hospital.
White House Statement
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said the suspect has a lengthy rap sheet including two police assaults and multiple parole violations.
The short version
Jerrell Jackson, 41, shot a National Guard member in DC street fight after being identified as a repeat offender with 13 prior criminal cases.
