Tragic Loss in Reserve: 17-Year-Old Tylik Jackson Fatally Shot Following Street Altercation
RESERVE, LA — The community of Reserve in St. John the Baptist Parish is reeling after a tragic shooting took the life of 17-year-old Tylik Jackson on the evening of Thursday, June 12, 2025. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has launched a full investigation into the fatal incident, which unfolded on Northwest Third Street, just after 8 p.m.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of Northwest Third Street, where they discovered a young male — later identified as Tylik Jackson — lying on the pavement, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency response efforts, Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving his family and friends devastated and the local community in shock.
According to officials, moments before the shooting occurred, crime cameras operated by the Sheriff’s Office captured a physical altercation between Jackson and another unidentified male in the middle of Northwest Third Street. Authorities believe this confrontation may be connected to the events that quickly escalated into deadly violence.
A Community Mourns
The death of Tylik Jackson — a teenager described by those who knew him as bright, passionate, and full of potential — has left a deep wound in the heart of Reserve. As flowers and candles begin to accumulate on the sidewalk where he fell, the neighborhood is filled with sorrow and unanswered questions.
“He was just a kid,” one resident said. “You never expect this kind of violence to hit so close to home. He had dreams, he had family, and now he’s gone.”
Ongoing Investigation
The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is leading the case and actively working to piece together what led to the shooting. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, collecting physical evidence, and interviewing witnesses. At this time, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the other individual involved in the physical altercation has not been publicly released.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything before, during, or after the shooting to come forward.
“We believe someone in the community has valuable information,” said Lt. Carolina Pineda of the Criminal Investigations Division. “Tylik’s family deserves answers, and we are committed to bringing justice to those responsible.”
Call for Public Assistance
To aid in the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with information related to this case reach out through the following channels:
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St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS Line: 985-359-TIPS
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Lt. Carolina Pineda, Criminal Investigations Division: (504) 494-3840
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Crimestoppers (Anonymous Tips): 504-822-1111
Community cooperation will be essential in identifying suspects, confirming motives, and preventing further violence in the area.
Rising Concerns Over Youth Violence
Tylik Jackson’s death marks another painful chapter in the ongoing struggle with youth violence in Louisiana and across the nation. Advocates and community leaders are now renewing calls for conflict resolution programs, youth mentorship initiatives, and stronger community-police partnerships.
“We are losing too many of our young people to senseless violence,” said one local pastor. “We need more support systems for our kids. We need healing, and we need change.”
Remembering Tylik Jackson
As the investigation continues, friends and loved ones are focused on remembering Tylik not for how he died, but for how he lived. Tributes on social media highlight his love for music, his jokes that could brighten anyone’s day, and his desire to make something of himself.
“He was more than this moment,” said a close friend. “He deserved more time.”
A vigil is expected to be held in the coming days, with details to be announced by the family and local youth advocates.
The St. John the Baptist Parish community remains on edge as they await answers and seek justice for a life taken far too soon. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to step forward and help bring closure to a grieving family and a hurting town.