The Big Bloody (Homicides)

Aaron Jackson: Charged with Murder of Washington Park Mayor John Thornton

By Chad Garrison Thu., Apr. 29 2010 at 8:12 AM
Categories: Follow That Story, The Big Bloody (Homicides)
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Aaron B. Jackson
​Have you seen this man? He's wanted for the murder of Washington Park Mayor John Thornton, shot to death in the early morning hours of April 1.

Aaron B. Jackson, 34, was picked up early in the investigation and questioned by police as a "person of interest" in the crime. Jackson was eventually released from custody and is now MIA.

Yesterday authorities issued a first-degree murder charge against Jackson. Police are asking anyone who knows Jackson's whereabouts to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS.

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