Family honors Shawn Jackson on 21st birthday he never got to see

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two and a half years after Shawn Jackson was killed shortly after Huguenot High School’s graduation, his family has created a tribute to mark a milestone he never got to see: his 21st birthday.

Shawn Jackson was just 18 years old when both he and his stepfather were killed in a mass shooting on June 6, 2023. A day meant to celebrate Shawn’s future — his high school graduation — turned into tragedy.

Now, years later, the Jackson family is left to celebrate Shawn’s 21st birthday without him…

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