A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information in the beating of an Orlando man who was found badly injured in the Parramore neighborhood the day after Christmas.Bernard “BJ” Jackson’s family said he remains hospitalized and is continuing to fight for his life.Jackson was discovered around 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 26 in the 1000 block of West Anderson Street, according to the Orlando Police Department. Investigators said Jackson had been severely beaten and was taken for medical treatment. Police have not released details about a suspect or suspects.Family members said Jackson was last seen around 3:30 a.m. that morning.Detectives are asking for the public’s help to determine what happened and who attacked Jackson. Crimeline flyers have been posted throughout the neighborhood where he was found, which is adjacent to Orlando Police Department headquarters. “He’s fighting every day,” said Shantae, Jackson’s oldest niece.She said Jackson suffered serious injuries, including trauma to his brain.“We’re taking it day by day,” she said. “The injuries were really bad to the brain. I don’t know why anyone would do that to him.”Family members said Jackson has been a familiar face in the neighborhood for decades.“He was known around here,” Shantae said. “He’s been around here for 40 years.”As the investigation continues, the family said they are determined to see justice.“We want them locked up,” Shantae said. “Me and my family will be at every court date.”Crimeline is offering the reward in hopes that someone with information will come forward and help investigators identify those responsible.Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 800-423-8477 or by visiting crimeline.org.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information in the beating of an Orlando man who was found badly injured in the Parramore neighborhood the day after Christmas.
Bernard “BJ” Jackson’s family said he remains hospitalized and is continuing to fight for his life.
Jackson was discovered around 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 26 in the 1000 block of West Anderson Street, according to the Orlando Police Department. Investigators said Jackson had been severely beaten and was taken for medical treatment. Police have not released details about a suspect or suspects.
Family members said Jackson was last seen around 3:30 a.m. that morning.
Detectives are asking for the public’s help to determine what happened and who attacked Jackson.
Crimeline flyers have been posted throughout the neighborhood where he was found, which is adjacent to Orlando Police Department headquarters.
“He’s fighting every day,” said Shantae, Jackson’s oldest niece.
She said Jackson suffered serious injuries, including trauma to his brain.
“We’re taking it day by day,” she said. “The injuries were really bad to the brain. I don’t know why anyone would do that to him.”
Family members said Jackson has been a familiar face in the neighborhood for decades.
“He was known around here,” Shantae said. “He’s been around here for 40 years.”
As the investigation continues, the family said they are determined to see justice.
“We want them locked up,” Shantae said. “Me and my family will be at every court date.”
Crimeline is offering the reward in hopes that someone with information will come forward and help investigators identify those responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 800-423-8477 or by visiting crimeline.org.