FRANK G. Jackson has been Cleveland’s mayor since 2005.
His 24-year old grandson Frank Q. Jackson was gunned down in Kinsman on Sunday, September 19, 2020.
Frank G Jackson has been Cleveland’s mayor since 2005Credit: Getty
Who is Cleveland mayor Frank G Jackson?
Frank George Jackson is an American attorney and politician who is currently the 57th Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
The 75-year-old was first elected in 2005, unseating incumbent Jane Campbell, and re-elected in 2009, 2013, and 2017.
He is currently serving his fourth term and announced that he will not run for re-election in 2021.
He is Cleveland’s longest-serving mayor.
What happened to Frank G Jackson?
Frank G Jackson’s grandson was killed in a gunshot accident on Sunday, September 19, 2021.
Around 9 pm, cops were dispatched to Sidaway and E. 70th St.
A law enforcement source told Cleveland19 that the 24-year-old was dropped off near the intersection by a third party before someone ran up to him and shot him multiple times.
Frank Q. Jackson’s lawyer confirmed his death.
Both Frank Jackson, Cleveland’s Mayor, and Calvin Williams, Chief of Police, were present at the crime scene.
Cleveland Police have not yet released any information regarding possible suspects, but they urged anyone with additional information to contact them.
They tweeted: “The Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of 24-year-old Frank Q. Jackson which occurred today at the location of Sidaway & E. 70th St. at approx 9 pm.
“Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to call 216-623-5464.”
According to local outlets, 24-year-old Frank Q. Jackson had a history of encounters with law enforcement.
He had pleaded guilty to assault in 2019. A vehicle that left the scene of the crime was searched and registered under his name. But he was not arrested.
Frank Q. Jackson claimed that the car had been stolen before the murder. The vehicle was later found destroyed and abandoned.
It is not known if Sunday’s shooting was connected to any other events.
The Mayor’s office has yet to release an official statement.
