A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 35-year-old John T. Jackson in connection with the shooting death of Mr. James D. Williams.
During the evening of June 8th, deputies responded to a residence in the 2900 west block of US 20 regarding a report of a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies arrived a short time later, located the subject, and secured the scene.
The victim was identified as Mr. Williams (64). He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded and assumed control of the investigation.
Since then, detectives have been gathering evidence and interviewing subjects who provided helpful information. During this time, Jackson emerged as a suspect in the investigation.
Jackson was arrested on June 16 and housed in the La Porte County Jail. Investigation findings were forwarded to the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and later to La Porte County Circuit Court. Jackson was officially charged on June 17th with Murder in Circuit Court.
Jackson remains housed in the LCJ and is being held on a $1,000,000.00 bond.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Chief of Detectives – Captain Andy Hynek at (219) 326-7700, ext. 2401 or ahynek@lcso.in.gov.
Arrests and criminal charges are mere accusations. Every person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
