Nationwide — Connie Jackson, an African American mom from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and her 11-year-old daughter Arielle have been shot and killed inside their dwelling. Authorities have arrested Jackson’s boyfriend, Roland Sukoo, who can also be injured and hospitalized.
DeKalb County Police stated Sukoo, who was courting and residing with Jackson, faces two counts of malice homicide in reference to the deaths. Sukoo was critically injured within the incident and is being handled at an area hospital earlier than being taken to jail.
Relations described Jackson as a loving mom and kindhearted individual. “She may make nearly anyone snicker,” stated her mom, Artelar Jackson. “She didn’t have a hateful bone in her physique. Everyone she got here throughout — even when they have been dangerous for her — she may nonetheless see the nice in them.”
In line with Atlanta Information First, Artelar stated Connie had endured emotional and verbal abuse from Sukoo. “The extra time they spent collectively, issues began getting out of hand,” she stated. Regardless of this, Connie by no means accused him of bodily abuse.
Shortly earlier than the capturing, Connie FaceTimed her mom, signaling she was lastly critical about leaving the connection. “I knew she had lastly made up her thoughts to get out,” Artelar stated. Connie hesitated as a result of she needed to maintain her household collectively after she and Sukoo had their first baby, Tristan, six months in the past.
In the course of the capturing, the newborn was inside the house. Police confirmed he was unhurt and is now within the care of his grandmother.
Authorities proceed investigating the case because the neighborhood mourns the sudden lack of Jackson and her daughter.
