This is an update for the following news releases:
Man shot during drug deal
Man shot during drug deal – suspect update

On Friday, October 28, 2016, Jackson was taken into custody at approximately 8:30 pm EST in Indianapolis, by the Indiana State Police. Jackson was in possession of a handgun and more marijuana. He was arrested without incident.

It is unknown at this time when Jackson will be extradited back to Michigan as he will be facing the weapon and drug charges in Indiana.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Captain Victor Ledbetter

Date: October 31, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo Public Safety is requesting the public’s help in locating the second person involved in the shooting from yesterday. Jamar Jawon Jackson, 09-13-90, 5’9″, 165 lbs, who has relatives in Indianapolis as well as Kalamazoo, is considered to be armed. There were two weapons used yesterday and only one was recovered at the scene. Please call 911 if you see Mr. Jackson so he can be held accountable for his actions.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Captain Victor Ledbetter

Date:  October 26, 2016
Address:  150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact:  Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139