Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson has confirmed the death of a 21-year-old man following an officer-involved shooting on Saturday afternoon.

On Monday, the Rock Island County Coroner identified the victim as 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson. Preliminary autopsy results indicate that Jackson died from multiple gunshot wounds.

According to the Rock Island Police Department, the incident unfolded at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the area of 12th Street and 24th Avenue:

1. An officer attempted to detain a “suspicious individual.”
2. The man reportedly fled on foot when approached.
3. Police say the man then entered the driver’s seat of a running car in an attempt to escape.
4. As the officer tried to remove him from the vehicle, the man allegedly drove the car forward, which police claim dragged the officer.
5. The officer fired at the man, striking him multiple times.

Both the man and the officer were transported to a local hospital:

• The man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
• The officer was treated for injuries and later released.

Rock Island Police Chief Tim McCloud immediately requested the Rock Island County Integrity Task Force to investigate the use of deadly force. This task force comprises local and state law enforcement agencies to ensure impartial investigations of officer-involved incidents.

The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, pending the investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, according to Coroner Gustafson.

Several witnesses at the scene have expressed skepticism about the police account of the events.

Unverified claims allege:

• The officer was not visibly injured or dragged.
• The man, identified as being unarmed, was shot multiple times, including in the head and torso.
• Children, reportedly the man’s son and nephew, were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

Witnesses also dispute the timeline provided by authorities, asserting that the man died at the scene and was not transported to the hospital alive.

The incident has sparked significant outrage within the community, with calls for transparency and accountability. Witnesses and community members have accused law enforcement of attempting to cover up the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The Rock Island County Integrity Task Force has taken over the investigation. They are expected to examine all evidence, including body camera footage and witness statements, to determine the facts of the case.

Anyone with information or video footage is urged to contact the task force directly. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.