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The death of a former Georgia college basketball coach is treated as a homicide

Atlanta police are investigating the death of Sammy Jackson as a homicide after his body was found with apparent gunshot wounds in northwest Atlanta.
Jackson, a former head basketball coach at Fort Valley State University and Savannah State University, was reported missing by his family.
A man who ordered a ride in Houston County before Jackson's disappearance is identified as a person of interest in the case.
Social media posts describe Jackson as a kind man who helped others, with a community seeking justice for him.

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WSAV

Man charged in death of former Savannah State University head basketball coach

ATLANTA (WSAV) — A man has been charged in the death of former Savannah State University head basketball coach, officials said on Monday. Iquane Brown, 30, is charged with murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, hijacking of a motor vehicle, kidnapping, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) reported. Brown was already being held at the Houston C…

19 days ago·Savannah, United States

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WDHN

Man officially charged with murder in death of former Headland Basketball coach

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDHN) — A man previously identified as a person of interest in the death of a former Headland basketball coach, has now been charged with murder in Georgia. Atlanta Police say 30-year-old Iquane Brown faces murder and a litany of charges in connection to the murder of Sammy Jackson. Brown also faces charges of aggravated assault, armed robbery, hijacking of a motor vehicle, kidnapping, use of a firearm during the commission of a fe…

19 days ago

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The death of a former Georgia college basketball coach is treated as a homicide

Atlanta police are treating the death of a former head basketball coach at two Georgia universities as a homicide after his body was found in the city shortly after his

21 days ago·United States

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Person of interest named in deadly shooting of former Georgia HBCU basketball coach

Homicide detectives with the Atlanta Police Department say they have a person of interest in the death of 59-year-old Samuel Jackson.

22 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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thecentralgeorgian.com

Former FVSU Basketball Coach Found Shot to Death in Atlanta; Police Investigate Rideshare Connection

A man found dead from gunshot wounds in Atlanta has been identified as Samuel Jackson, a former head coach of the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) men’s basketball team. On January 29, 2025, Atlanta homicide detectives were notified by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office about a possible deceased person near 2994 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. Officers searched the area and located Jackson’s body. Victim: Samuel Jackson (posted by family t…

22 days ago·Georgia, United States

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