Damaria Jackson, Death – A 16-year-old man from Terrell has been charged with the murder of their 17-year-old cousin. Terrell ISD said Damaria Jackson, a 17-year-old student, was fatally shot at about 8 a.m. about a mile from the school at the corner of Trailview Drive and Town North Drive.
Jackson was taken to Kaufman Hospital, where he died. On Wednesday afternoon, police announced that the 16-year-old boy had been charged with the murder of Jackson. It was later revealed that the two teenagers were cousins.
Police went on to say that there had been conflicts between family members for some time. CCTV helped identify the suspect, police said. Earlier today, Terrell Police said a person of interest is being held on an unrelated charge.
The district said instruction continues as normal throughout the school day and that all students and staff are safe. Additional police were present at the school throughout the day as a precaution.